An old flax barn

In the past the cultivation of flax was of more important as it is now. For the oil but also for the fabrication of linen. (damask )To make from the flax treads was done in barns like this one and is typical for it. Just a few remains . The black color is also typical for this barns as they always where painted with tar.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

I love your pov and love barn pictures. This one is very interesting looking.

[Ivan]

Super perspective, love the timbers and the roof, and the house at the end. Super image.

[Kerri]

Great pov

[Hazel]

Interesting - were the flax barns always very long?

[Pyrrhula]

@quietpurplehaze They are also used to store the harvest , a place for the treatment and to store the equipment .

[Karin Hirsch]

Very good pov. Is there is some existing flax industry today in the Nehterlands?

[mervyn hobbs]

I like the photo and always love these barns.

[Margaret Tryon]

I love old buildings and your perspective is wonderful. I hope all is well my friend. :-)

[Yvonne]

Very cool shot. I love seeing the flax growing. One day I hope to get a shot of it.

[Shirley Chetwynd]

A wonderful looking building.

[bkb in the city]

Very interesting

[Dione Giorgio]

Gorgeous shot and view. Love the angle.

[alia_801]

Nice capture of the old barn and house :)

[Jacqui Paterson]

What a beautiful barn. Lovely shot.

[Fisher Family]

Very interesting info. The picture is lovely, the wooden boards leads you into the picture. Very nice! - Lucy

[Jennifer C]

wonderful image and information, thank you