De Wicher
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De Wicher is a drainage mill near the village of Kalenberg, Overijssel, Netherlands. It is a hollow post windmill of the type called spinnenkop by the Dutch. The mill is in working order and used to drain the reed beds during winter to improve accessibility for reed cutters.[1][2]
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De Wicher | |
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Origin | |
Mill name | Spinnenkop Wedderveer |
Mill location | Hoogeweg, Kalenberg |
Coordinates | 52.785509°N 5.97809°E / 52.785509; 5.97809 |
Operator(s) | Staatsbosbeheer |
Year built | 1982 |
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Purpose | Drainage mill |
Type | Hollow post |
Roundhouse storeys | Single storey roundhouse |
No. of sails | Four sails |
Type of sails | Patent sails |
Windshaft | Cast iron |
Winding | Tailpole and winch |
Type of pump | Archimedes' screw |
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