Culture
Birkenes Bygdemuseum - Myhre Peat Dust Factory
Lillesand, NorwayAbout this experience
The "peat for bedding" factory was built in 1896 and was operational until 1967. It was reopened as a museum in 1989. The machinery is powered by an English mobile steam engine (Traction engine) from 1907. Power is transmitted via balatareimer to a main shaft which in turn drives authentic peat presses, peat river the likeThe process of "peat in the bog" to finished peat moss ball demonstrated. Myhre Peat for bedding plant delivered in his time sprinkle peat for use in barns and stables and the replenishment of the privy.
Specifications
Destination
Lillesand
Country
Norway
Type of experience
Culture
Best time to visit
- Spring
- Winter
- Autumn
- Summer
Nearby stations
- Kristiansand Port
- Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik
- Arendal Station
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