Shieling (Seasonal Herding Site)
North Iceland, Iceland
No independently verified photograph exists for this site yet.
Laugaland
Shieling / Seasonal Herding Site in North Iceland, Iceland — a registered archaeological site with 17 recorded features.
Estimated Date Range
1800-1900
Condition
greinanlegar
Protection Status
Friðað — automatically protected
Overview
Laugaland is the site of a turf/stone building foundation (tóft), dated to approximately 1800-1900.
History
Archaeological survey work dates activity at this site to approximately 1800-1900. This is a survey-derived estimate, not a documented founding/abandonment date.
What Remains Today
The remains are visible and identifiable 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.