De Westermolen, Kollumerpomp
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De Westermolen is a smock mill in Kollumerpomp, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1845. The mill has been restored to working order. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 23746.[1]
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De Westermolen, Kollumerpomp | |
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Origin | |
Mill name | De Westermolen |
Mill location | Foijingaweg 55, 9293 LR Kollumerpomp |
Coordinates | 53°18′22″N 6°11′46″E |
Operator(s) | Monumentenstichting Kollumerland c.a. en Nieuwkruisland |
Year built | 1845 |
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Purpose | Drainage mill |
Type | Smock mill |
Storeys | Two-storey smock |
Base storeys | Single-storey base |
No. of sails | Four sails |
Type of sails | Common sails |
Windshaft | Cast iron |
Winding | Tailpole and winch |
Auxiliary power | Electric motor |
Type of pump | Archimedes' screw |
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