A wall made of turf.

HWW my friends.Today a special wall........
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Soon after the settlement of Iceland in the late 9th and early 10th century, an extensive system of turf walls was erected and is functional till now.

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Taken on Saturday August 5, 2023
Posted on Wednesday September 27, 2023
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Jaap van 't Veen said:

Well composed these two walls.
hWW

11 months ago

Wierd Folkersma said:

very special fence, HWW Annemarie!

11 months ago ( translate )

Xata said:

Done with local materials, lasting amazingly. HWW Annamaria

11 months ago

Herb Riddle said:

A great wall here Annemarie. They look a bot like our dry-stone walls! Well done.

HWW, enjoy the day. Herb

11 months ago

Angelofruhr said:

HWW, Annemarie!

11 months ago ( translate )

Stephan Fey said:

HWW, Annemarie!

11 months ago ( translate )

gezginruh said:

Great wall,Annemarie!
HWW!

Best wishes
Füsun

11 months ago ( translate )

J.Garcia said:

Superb walls
Splendid perspective and composition, Annemarie!
HWW!

11 months ago ( translate )

Dinesh said:

Never heard of this.... Interesting. HWW – best wishes

11 months ago

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

That's different! I'm surprised they weren't stolen for fuel!
HWW

11 months ago

Boarischa Krautmo said:

HWW

11 months ago ( translate )

Peter_Private_Box said:

Hi Annemarie
I like this picture very much!
It is a very different and exciting composition
Thank you for sharing!!
Best Wishes, HWW,, and stay safe!!
Peter

11 months ago