Uranäsboden
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This loft house is built in the early 18th century. It has been moved from a farm in the village of Uranäs, in the province of Småland. It was used to store food, tools and clothing, and originally stood near the dwelling house. During the summer months, it could also be used for overnight stays. The rooms used for food storage were secured with strong locks.
Horizontal timber construction
The shed is built of pine – partly recycled – using horizontal timber construction. If you look closely, you can still see traces of the carpenters’ axe cuts on the floorboards. Investigations have revealed that some of the floorboards are made of timber that was felled as early as the 14th century.
Too small today
Today, a shed can no longer hold the harvest, and many manual tools have been replaced by machines. Living conditions are also less cramped, and there is no longer a need for extra sleeping space in the summer. Instead, an old shed might now be used as a storage space for other things – garden tools, discarded furniture or things we no longer use, but aren’t quite ready to throw away.