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Ruin · North Iceland, Iceland

Hvammkot

Archaeological Ruin in North Iceland, Iceland — a registered archaeological site with 24 recorded features.

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Estimated Date Range

1800-1950

Condition

vel greinanlegar

Protection Status

Friðað — automatically protected

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Overview

Hvammkot is the site of a boundary or enclosure wall (garðlag), dated to approximately 1800-1950.

History

Archaeological survey work dates activity at this site to approximately 1800-1950. 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

Like all Icelandic structures and sites predating 1900, this location is automatically protected under the Cultural Heritage Act (friðað).

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.