De Hoop, Readtsjerk
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De Hoop (English: The Hope) is a smock mill in Readtsjerk, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1911. The mill has been restored to working order. It is listed as a Rijksmonument.
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Origin | |
Mill name | De Hoop |
Mill location | Near Reidfjildswei, Readtsjerk |
Coordinates | 53°15′59″N 5°55′49″E |
Operator(s) | Stichting De Fryske Mole |
Year built | 1911 |
Information | |
Purpose | Drainage mill |
Type | Smock mill |
Storeys | Two storey smock |
Base storeys | One storey base |
Smock sides | Eight sides |
No. of sails | Four sails |
Type of sails | Common sails |
Windshaft | Cast iron |
Winding | Tailpole and winch |
Auxiliary power | Diesel engine |
Type of pump | Archimedes screw |
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