Bjargarrétt Historic Farm Site
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Bjargarrétt Historic Farm Site

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Ruin typeFarm
Period18th–20th century
To year1911
Abandoned1911
ConditionMinimal
Bjargarrétt was originally an outlying holding of Búlandsnes and later became a separate farm. Documentary sources record occupation during the 19th century and the farm remained occupied until 1911. The site was later used for farm buildings, gardens and a sheep enclosure. The exact location of the former farmhouse is no longer certain.
Archaeological site

Original use

Outlying holding and later an independent farm.

Historical significance

Bjargarrétt was an outlying holding of Búlandsnes and later an independent farm. Occupation ended in 1911.

Last verified 22 September 2026

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