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Bluesky page for the icedes project, a large-scale multidisciplinary project on deserted medieval settlements in Iceland. Funded by the Icelandic Research Fund (Rannís)

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Post image Turf and stone wall at Vakurstaðir

Turf and stone wall at Vakurstaðir

Bugrúst, Keldur.

Bugrúst, Keldur.

Our fieldwork in Rangárvallasýsla (South Iceland) is now finished! Seven deserted farms were trenched and cored. Preliminary results suggest that c half of the sites were abandoned before 1500 whilst others were settled later. And some remained in use until the 17th century.

25.07.2025 11:54 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Two friends walking toward an abandoned farm

Two friends walking toward an abandoned farm

Kastalabrekkur, an abandoning farm near Hekla, set in a fragile landscape.

Kastalabrekkur, an abandoning farm near Hekla, set in a fragile landscape.

First week of fieldwork underway. Great archaeology near the volcano Hekla. Interesting stories about how eruptions have shaped the landscape and the settlement in the area. We will share more news soon!

18.07.2025 11:01 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

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