Doris Mooltsje, Oudega
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Doris Mooltsje is a drainage mill near the village of Oudega, Friesland, Netherlands. It is a hollow post windmill of the type called spinnenkop by the Dutch. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 527647 and has been restored to working order in 1998.[1][2]
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Origin | |
Mill name | Doris Mooltsje |
Mill location | Oudega (W) next to lake De Brekken |
Coordinates | 52°59′53″N 5°32′12″E |
Operator(s) | Stichting Doris Mooltsje |
Year built | 18th century, restored 1995 |
Information | |
Purpose | Drainage mill |
Type | Hollow post |
Roundhouse storeys | Single storey roundhouse |
No. of sails | Four sails |
Type of sails | Common sails |
Windshaft | Wood |
Winding | Tailpole and winch |
Type of pump | Archimedes' screw |
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