The amazing graves of Hofskirkja Church, Iceland.

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I came to see the small but perfectly formed Hofskirkja Church. I wasn't expecting to see the unique (?) raised graves in the graveyard beside the church.

The Hofskirkja Church is one of only six turf/earth roofed churches that remain in Iceland. It is very close to the ring road and so a popular stopping point for ring road tourists.

The graves appear to have been constructed with a large mound above the normal ground level because the topsoil layer is extremely thin due to the volcanic rock below.

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The amazing graves of Hofskirkja Church, Iceland.

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