Borgarvirki
Borgarvirki | |
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Volcanic plug | |
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  Borgarvirki Location within Iceland | |
| Coordinates: 65°28′29″N 20°35′49″W / 65.47472°N 20.59694°W | |
| Location | North of Iceland |
| Formed by | Lava from a volcanic vent |
| Geology | Basalt strata |
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Borgarvirki [ˈpɔrkarˌvɪr̥cɪ] ⓘ is a volcanic plug (gosstapi [ˈkɔsːˌtʰaːpɪ]) that lies between Vesturhóp [ˈvɛstʏrˌhouːp] and Víðidalur [ˈviːðɪˌtaːlʏr̥] in the north of Iceland. Made out of basalt strata, at 177 metres (581 ft) above sea level it dominates the surrounding region. Although a natural phenomenon, Borgarvirki has been altered by humans in earlier centuries. In 1949, Borgarvirki was renovated by workers, who installed a granite lintel at the main entrance.
The Icelandic sagas mention that in earlier centuries it was used for military purposes.[1] There is a viewing dial inside.
It is accessible to visitors travelling around the peninsula of Vatnsnes.
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[edit]- ↑ Borgarvirki North Iceland Archived May 12, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
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