Huttla mill

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Huttla Mill (Huttla kvarn) is a watermill and sawmill located on Afsån, a tributary of the Lidan River, in the district of Naum outside of the town of Vara, Sweden. The mill is believed to have been built in the early 19th century and the first recorded mention of it is in 1876. Its name comes from the old Swedish word huttla, which means uneven accumulation, for occasionally the river would flow in an irregular manner making the mill's production unsteady. It is also referred to as Dampetorp Mill. The facility has been overseen and renovated by Naum's local historical society after taking it over in the 1950s when it ceased operations. There are various structures on the grounds near the mill, including an old forge, a barn, a community center, museum, and some others that were relocated to the site and built by the historical society in the same fashion as the original mill. There are picnic and barbecue facilities available. Visiting is gratis but buildings are locked; parking is freely available. The premises can be rented (e.g, for weddings). The mill and the other historical buildings are easily accessible from the E20 which has an exit to the mill which is marked with a Swedish place of interest sign. The site is one of the listed buildings in Sweden, affording it the strongest legal, cultural, and historical protection available.

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