Viðey Monastery Archaeological Site
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Viðey Monastery Archaeological Site

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Ruin typeMonastery
PeriodMedieval period
From year1226
To year1539
ConditionExcavated
A monastery was established on Viðey in the 13th century and operated until the Reformation. Archaeological research has investigated remains of monastic buildings, a church and burials.
Archaeological site
Excavated

Original use

Monastery

Historical significance

Remains of the medieval monastery on Viðey.

Last verified 22 September 2026

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