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eppur_se_muova

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4. Could that 'mill' have been a customs house ?

Reply to Old Crank (Original post)

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 06:18 PM

Jun 4

If there's a similar building on the other side of the river, they probably stretched a chain across the river at that point to stop barges until they paid a toll, then lowered the chain by means of a windlass.

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Passau photos [View all] Old Crank Jun 4 OP

These are lovely photos. I appreciate your tours of plaves brer cat Jun 4 #1

It's all good. Old Crank Jun 5 #7

Places I'd love to see! 2naSalit Jun 4 #2

Real nice selection Old Crank. Especially the cyclist in motion and red flowers' shadows. George McGovern Jun 4 #3

Thanks Old Crank Jun 5 #9

Could that 'mill' have been a customs house ? eppur_se_muova Jun 4 #4

That is a posibility also Old Crank Jun 5 #6

Many years managing their spaces. Maintained a cachukis Jun 4 #5

Thanks Old Crank Jun 5 #8