De Hoop, Arnhem
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De Hoop (English: The Hope) is a tower mill in Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands which was built in 1846 and is in working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument.
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De Hoop, Arnhem | |
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Origin | |
Mill name | De Hoop |
Mill location | Molenweg 1, 6842 BG, Arnhem |
Coordinates | 51°57′25″N 5°52′55″E |
Operator(s) | Gemeente Arnhem |
Year built | 1846 |
Information | |
Purpose | Corn mill |
Type | Tower mill |
Storeys | Three storey tower, plus basement |
No. of sails | Four sails |
Type of sails | Common sails |
Windshaft | Cast iron |
Winding | Tailpole and winch |
Auxiliary power | Steam engine petrol engine |
No. of pairs of millstones | Two pairs |
Size of millstones | 1.50 metres (4 ft 11 in) diameter |
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