We ran across this church while we were driving through the southern part of Iceland. The church was surrounded by mounds of dirt, graves. And the entire church was ringed by a small earthen levee. Near the church was a plaque that read:
During the Skaftá volcanic eruption of 1783, the church at Hólmasel, Meðalland, burned down, and a decision was made to build a new church at Langholt. A church was built of turf, roofed in lyme-grass. The church was rebuilt in 1831, and the present church was constructed in 1862-63. The church was presented to the parish on 14 December 1863, when the parishioners numbered 401.
Sure is beautiful. I didn’t think there was green grass like that in Iceland. I bet you had a great time on your trip. Love, Grandma. Last nite Susan, Joann, were over working on my yard etc, then Holly came over with here iPad 3 and they planned with Amanda to show us her place. Tim came over too. That was really neat. We had a good visit too. Just thought I’d add that little bit of my day. Bye now.