Mellemolen, Akkrum
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Mellemolen, formerly known as the Polslootpoldermolen (English: Polsloot Polder Mill) or Spookmolen (English: Ghost Mill) is a hollow post mill in Akkrum, Friesland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 35937.[1]
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Origin | |
Mill name | Mellemolen Polslootpolermolen Spookolen |
Mill location | Nije Skou 2, 8491 MT, Akkrum |
Coordinates | 53°01′54″N 5°50′10″E |
Operator(s) | Stichting Molens De Lege Midden |
Year built | 2004 |
Information | |
Purpose | Drainage mill |
Type | Hollow post mill |
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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