Project Details: Eyri in Skutulsfjörður

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Fornleifarannsóknir á Eyri við Skutulsfjörð 2003 Archaeological evaluation was carried out at the site of the farm mound in Eyri, Ísafjörður, abandoned in 1870. Three trenches were excavated. Extensive archaeological remains were revealed and represented a single phase of mid to late 19th century activity. The nature and date of the deposits found suggest excellent potential for preservation of earlier remains on the site. Further substantial excavations are therefore thought to be both possible ad desireable.

Continued Excavations at the Farm Mound at Eyri, Ísafjörður In 2003 trenching took place at the farm mound of Eyri in Ísafjörður. The aim was to evaluate the scientific potential of the site for possible further excavation. This was done by estimating the extent of the mound and the preservation of organic remains. Three trenches were excavated. The farm mound seems to be well preserved. Walls were located and a possible smithy on a smaller mound next to the farm mound. Finds retrieved date to the 19th century.