Árbók Hins íslenzka fornleifafélags - 2019, Blaðsíða 107

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on the site. After the survey a 12x1 m large trench was excavated into one of the
buildings, which appeared to be well preserved. The trench revealed foundations
of a 19th century building and deposits associated with its use, such as f lagstone
pavement and artefact rich wood and peat ash deposits. These layers were sealed
by extensive post abandonment deposits, rich in corrugated iron and concrete
fragments. The building revealed was partly built on disturbed deposits, and a
f lagstone surface in the southern end of the trench appeared to be earlier than
the southern foundations. Further excavation is needed to confirm the suspicion
of an earlier building phase below the 19th century construction. The survey and
excavation was a starting point in conversations with local people who showed
great interest in the project and newly re-established interest group about the
rebuilding of the trade buildings has taken the lead in the planning for further
work to be conducted in cooperation with archaeologists and local people.
The results of the project were overwhelmingly positive. Most objectives were
reached as the extent and preservation of the archaeology has been confirmed,
although its earliest age is yet to be determined. The potential and interest in
a community archaeology project has been sparked and will hopefully lead to
further research on the site.