Þingeyrar Monastery Archaeological Site
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Þingeyrar Monastery Archaeological Site

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Ruin typeMonastery
PeriodMedieval period
From year1133
To year1550
ConditionExcavated
Þingeyrar was the site of Iceland's first monastery, founded in the 12th century. Archaeological investigations have revealed structures and burials associated with the monastery and church site.
Archaeological site
Excavated

Original use

Monastery

Historical significance

Remains associated with Iceland's first monastery.

Last verified 22 September 2026 Source
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