Gravendal (Swedish pronunciation: [ɡravɛnˈdɑːl]) a minor locality in Ludvika Municipality, Dalarna County, Sweden with a population of about 40.
History
Gravendal was founded by Sebastian Grave (1684–1748) in 1720 to meet the rising demand for Lumber. Reaching a peak activity between 1881 and 1909. Located at the site was a saw, mill, trip hammer, sheetmetal smithy and nail smithy. Gravendal became among other things, known for the horseshoes forged there.
Trivia
Gravendal has given its name to one of Sweden's best-selling cider produced by Spendrups brewery.
References
- Jöran Sahlgren; Gösta Bergman (1979). Svenska ortnamn med uttalsuppgifter (in Swedish). p. 9.
- "Ekomuseum Bergslagen: Besöksmål: Gravendal/Strömsdal". Archived from the original on 2008-10-06. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
- "Säfsbygden - Startsida". Archived from the original on 2009-01-06. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
- http://www.geocities.com/heartland/ranch/4150/gravendal.html Archived December 5, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
60°2′N 14°30′E / 60.033°N 14.500°E / 60.033; 14.500
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