Memorial stone on Mjóeyri bank

The site of the last execution in East Iceland

You can find a megalithic grave and information signs about the event in Mjóeyri.

Eiríkur Þorláksson was executed here on September 30th 1786 for theft and the murder of three men.

His body was buried near the exection spot.

Contact Info

Address Mjóeyri Eskifjörður
Location Fjarðabyggð