Sómastaðagerði
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Project Details |
Title: | Sómastaðagerði |
Permalink: | https://www.nabohome.org/cgi-bin/explore.pl?seq=67 |
Abstract: | An archaeological evaluation was carried out at Sómastaðagerði and Hraun in Reyðarfjörður on behalf of Alcoa Primary Metals. This was done in advance of construction, and represents the first stage of a process of investigation required to meet the conditions of development constraints imposed by the Archaeological Heritage Agency of Iceland. |
Country: | Iceland |
Project Start Year: | 2003 |
Projected End Year: | 2003 |
Account Owner |
Contact: |
Fornleifastofnun Íslands |
Postal Address: |
Bárugata 3, 101 Reykjavík, ICELAND |
Post Code: |
101 |
Telephone: |
00354-5511033 |
Website: |
http://www.instarch.is |
Email: |
fsi@instarch.is |
Project Content
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Land at Sómastaðagerði and Hraun, Reyðarfjörður:
An Archaeological Evaluation [2.96 MB]
Targeted trenching of two farm-mound sites revealed limited archaeological remains, mainly from the late 19th-20th centuries although at Sómastaðgerði possible Viking Age or high Middle Ages activity was detected. In addition trenching within the homefield of Sómastaðagerði revealed archaeological depositis at a single location. Further trenching close to the shoreline did not reveal additional sites. Further investigation of both farm mounds was seen necessary.
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Project Location
Latitude: 65.03082°N
Longitude: 14.111403°W