At the mouth of Búlandsdalur, east of Búlandsá, are substantial ruins at a site known as Sel. The location is associated with the 1627 Turkish Raid, when historical accounts say eleven people from Háls were captured there. It has also been suggested that the earlier farm of Búland may once have stood at this location.
Original use
Seasonal settlement and possibly an earlier farm site.
Historical significance
The site is associated with the historic settlement landscape of Búlandsdalur and the Turkish Raid of 1627. Substantial ruins survive and the earlier farm of Búland may have been located here.
Last verified 22 September 2026