Herdísarvík
Farm Outbuilding Ruin in South Iceland, Iceland — a registered archaeological site with 6 recorded features.
Estimated Date Range
1700-1900
Condition
vel greinanlegar
Protection Status
Friðlýst — legally protected
Overview
Herdísarvík is the site of a turf/stone building foundation (tóft), dated to approximately 1700-1900.
History
Archaeological survey work dates activity at this site to approximately 1700-1900. This is a survey-derived estimate, not a documented founding/abandonment date.
What Remains Today
The remains are well preserved and clearly visible on the surface.
Visiting & Preservation
Access Not Yet Verified
Visitor access has not been independently verified for this pilot. Do not present a specific route or approach until confirmed on the ground or via a landowner/tourism-office source.
Preservation Notice
This site is formally protected under Iceland's Cultural Heritage Act (friðlýst) — its highest legal protection tier.
Visitor Safety
Do not climb on or enter any ruined structure. Do not disturb archaeological remains. Stay on existing tracks; if no marked trail is confirmed, do not present this site as having one.