OG BARN
This 1830's barn, originally from Denbigh, north of Kaladar is built of rough logs, dovetailed and pegged with trenails. It was positioned by a "barnmaster" in order to catch the prevailing winds through the doors at either end and across the wooden threshing floor. After the stalks of grain had been flailed, the wind would help to "winnow" or remove the chaff from the grain. Grain related tools are on display, as well as a barn loom used for weaving rag rugs. The east end of the barn was originally a stable area.
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