Djáknadys is a protected stone burial mound on the northern side of Hamarsfjörður. According to local tradition, the priest of Háls and the deacon of Hamar fought to the death at the site and were buried there. The mound is protected and visitors should not add or remove stones.
Archaeological site
Protected
Original use
Burial mound according to local tradition.
Historical significance
Djáknadys is a protected heritage site associated with one of the best-known local legends of Hamarsfjörður.
Last verified 22 September 2026