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De Haag, Beuningen
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Not to be confused with Den Haag.
De Haag (English: The Hedge) is a post mill in Beuningen, Gelderland, Netherlands which was built in 1706 and has been restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument.
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Origin | |
Mill name | De Haag |
Mill location | Molenstraat 54M, 6641 BK, Beuningen |
Coordinates | 51°51′38″N 5°46′37″E |
Operator(s) | Gemeente Beuingen |
Year built | 1704 |
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Purpose | Corn mill |
Type | Post mill |
Roundhouse storeys | One storey roundhouse |
No. of sails | Four sails |
Type of sails | Common sails |
Windshaft | Cast iron |
Winding | Tailpole and winch |
Auxiliary power | Formerly a steam engine |
No. of pairs of millstones | Two pairs |
Size of millstones | One pair 1.40 metres (4 ft 7 in) diameter, one pair 1.30 metres (4 ft 3 in) diameter |
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