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Meerswal
Smock mill in the Netherlands / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Meerswal is a smock mill in Lollum, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1903. The mill has been restored to working order and held is reserve for use in times of emergency. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 39364.[1]
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Meerswal, Lollum | |
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Mill name | Meerswal |
Mill location | Berghuizwerweg 1, 8823 SB Lollum |
Coordinates | 53.1358°N 5.525°E / 53.1358; 5.525 |
Operator(s) | Stichting De Fryske Mole |
Year built | 1903 |
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Purpose | Drainage mill |
Type | Smock mill |
Storeys | Three-storey smock |
Base storeys | Single-storey base |
No. of sails | Four sails |
Type of sails | Patent sails |
Windshaft | Cast iron |
Winding | Tailpole and winch |
Auxiliary power | Battery powered electric motor |
Type of pump | Archimedes' screw |
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