Eiríksstaðir Viking Age Farm
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Eiríksstaðir Viking Age Farm

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Ruin typeFarm
PeriodViking Age
ConditionExcavated
Eiríksstaðir in Haukadalur is a Viking Age farmstead associated with Erik the Red and Leif Erikson. Archaeological investigation revealed a hall and other traces of occupation.
Archaeological site
Protected
Excavated

Original use

Farmstead

Historical significance

Farm remains associated with Erik the Red and the story of Leif Erikson.

Last verified 22 September 2026

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