Jordhamns skurverk – a Wind-Powered Piece of History

Along Öland’s barren northwest coast, just south of Gillberga, stands one of Sweden’s most unusual architectural monuments: the Jordhamn mill. Here, limestone slabs for churches and residential buildings were processed, not with oxen as in the past, but with the help of the power of the wind. The mill was built in 1905 and was in use until 1930, and is today the only one of its kind preserved.

Next to the restored Scour Mill are also the remains of old quarries and older cattle-powered scouring processes.

When you arrive here, you are greeted by the scent of the sea, the wind whistling through the flowering fields and a robust wooden structure that still spins on some days. The place breathes history – there are also old boathouses and traces of quarries, which testify to a time when lime was one of Öland’s most important exports.

The place is easy to reach by car. It's a small place, but one that leaves a lasting impression – a fascinating environment, perfect for a short excursion with history blowing in the wind.

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