Farm Outbuilding Ruin · South Iceland, Iceland

Herdísarvík

Farm Outbuilding Ruin in South Iceland, Iceland — a registered archaeological site with 6 recorded features.

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Estimated Date Range

1700-1900

Condition

vel greinanlegar

Protection Status

Friðlýst — legally protected

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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.