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A traditional style of warehouse used most iconically in Scotland. It is short and long, sometime with a dirt floor to increase humidity in the warehouse. Walls are earthen and/or large stones and a slate roof. Barrel storage is done on [[Dunnage rack]].
[[file:dunnage.jpg|thumb|225px|right|Casks stored using dunnage]]
A traditional style of warehouse used most iconically in Scotland. Dunnage warehouses are low-rise with stone or brick walls, earthen floors and a slate roof, with casks stacked on top of each other a maximum of three high (any more and the weight bearing down would be excessive).  
 
Barrel storage may also be done on a [[Dunnage rack]].
 
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Latest revision as of 21:34, 21 September 2017

Casks stored using dunnage

A traditional style of warehouse used most iconically in Scotland. Dunnage warehouses are low-rise with stone or brick walls, earthen floors and a slate roof, with casks stacked on top of each other a maximum of three high (any more and the weight bearing down would be excessive).

Barrel storage may also be done on a Dunnage rack.