De Arend, Terheijden
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De Arend (English: The Eagle) is a windmill located on the Molenstraat 40 in Terheijden, Drimmelen, in the province of North Brabant, Netherlands. Built in 1742 the windmill functioned as a gristmill. The mill was built as a tower mill and its sails have a span of 24.80 meters.[1] The mill is a national monument (nr 34992) since 19 May 1971.[2] The mill is still in use and is property of the municipality of Drimmelen. It is open to public viewing.
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De Arend | |
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The Eagle | |
General information | |
Status | Rijksmonument (34992) |
Type | Windmill |
Address | Molenstraat 40 4844 AP, Terheijden, Drimmelen |
Town or city | Drimmelen |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 51.645811°N 4.745325°E / 51.645811; 4.745325 |
Completed | 1742 / 1756 |
Designations | Gristmill |
References | |
Database of Mills De Hollandsche Molen |
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