Sweden > 6213.03.04
© Leslie Garland Pictures
Photographer: | Leslie Garland | |||
Collection: | Sweden | |||
Filename: | 6213.03.04 |
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Upload Date: | 2005-09-02 09:41:25 | |||
Photo Size: | 8.9mb 4748x3674 pixels | |||
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Caption: | Traditional post mill wooden windmill near Rälla Öland Sweden |
Keywords: | Windmills arrived in Sweden from Germany in the 16th century with the earliest on Öland being recorded in 1546 By 1820 there were 1713 of them The post mill type requires that the whole body of the mill is turned to catch the wind Swedish Oland Ralla island shore coast coastal wind power alternative energy green pollution free yesteryear industrial heritage farming country countryside rural sail timber few one solitary of old ancient bygone age era history standing picturesque scene scenic lgpl |