Gamslett
Description
9064 Svensby, Lyngen
Gamslett is located roughly half a kilometre north of the ferry landing in Svensby. The complex is a typical Northern Norwegian fisherman's farm from the turn of the 19th century. The farmyard is situated on a level plain in a gradually sloping terrain, between the classified road and the sea. Altogether the yard is comprised of six buildings, a two-roomed cottage, small barn, stable, storage shed, outhouse and boathouse. The summer barn is located at the point where the fields transition into wilderness, just below the edge of the forest.
In addition to this old fisherman's farm, there are many buildings built right after WWII located on the other side of the road. For instance, there is a residence with an archive preserving Alf Gamslett's collection. This collection comprises 3,000 objects and reflects different aspects of the Northern Norwegian coastal culture, from work to leisure time.
In addition to this old fisherman's farm, there are many buildings built right after WWII located on the other side of the road. For instance, there is a residence with an archive preserving Alf Gamslett's collection. This collection comprises 3,000 objects and reflects different aspects of the Northern Norwegian coastal culture, from work to leisure time.
Year of construction
Starting at the turn of the century, and onwards into the 20th century.
Building Type
Fishermans farm
museum
Construction System / Materials
Woodwork
timber
cogging joint method
Keywords
fisherman's farm
woodwork
timber
cog joint construction
yard
residence
barn
stable
storage shed
boat house
Literature
Grepstad, Ottar og Kirsti Mathilde Thorheim, Fotefar mot nord, Oslo 2003, pp.602-603
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