The oldest existing farmhouse in Iceland is located at Keldur. It stands as a testament to the past, being the sole remaining farmhouse of its kind, known as the old passageway type. The
structure's wooden frame showcases characteristics reminiscent of Roman style.
Keldur holds great significance in Icelandic heritage, with its story deeply rooted in the annals of history. Ingjaldur Höskuldsson, the first inhabitant of Keldur, is mentioned in Njál's Saga.
Constructed from stone, timber, and portions of turf, this ancient farmhouse can be traced back to the late 12th century.
The old farmhouse is connected to an underground tunnel, believed to have been constructed in the 12th or 13th century, possibly during a period of conflict.
New research indicates that beneath the fields situated across the riverbank, there are undisclosed ruins waiting to be uncovered.
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