Papatóftir Archaeological Site in Papey
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Papatóftir Archaeological Site in Papey

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Papatóftir are protected archaeological remains in Papey. The site has long been associated with traditions concerning Irish Christian hermits said to have been in Iceland before Norse settlement, although the interpretation and dating of the remains should be distinguished from later tradition.
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Protected archaeological remains in Papey long associated with traditions concerning early Christian hermits and the earliest settlement of Iceland.

Last verified 22 September 2026

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