The pyramid is being erected
John, a carpenter’s apprentice from Copenhagen, has captured the moment when the lime store, which later became known as the Pyramid, was being erected. Pyramiden was built to store agricultural lime, but since the quarry closed, it has been used for various events. In 2024, renovation work on Pyramiden’s roof will begin, so that it can once again serve as a venue for events.
Photo: John Christiansen, c. 1966
Flint is sorted out
The surplus flint from the limestone quarrying was transported out through a tunnel that had been blasted into the cliff and dumped onto the beach. The tunnel grew larger and larger, and now it serves as an exit to the sea and the cliff.
Photo: Peer Nørgaard
The Pyramid – the making of an icon
Sigurd Brandt is the man behind the iconic barn, Pyramiden. Sigurd Brandt designed several local buildings and was a committed member of the local community in Stevns.
Photo: the Brandt family, 1958
The landscape when the quarry was in operation
When the glacier was active, everything looked completely different – there was white everywhere. Today, nature has reclaimed the land, covering the cultural landscape with green plants and trees.
Photo: Peer Nørgaard