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'''De Windhond''' is a [[windmill]] in the city of [[Woerden]], [[Netherlands]]. The mill was built in 1755 on an artificial hill of {{convert|9.3|metre}} in height that was part of the defensive [[Enclosure (archaeology)|enclosure]] (''stadswal'') of the ancient city. The mill itself is {{convert|5.7|metre}} high. The [[windmill sail]] spans {{convert|25.2|metre}}. |
'''De Windhond''' is a [[windmill]] in the city of [[Woerden]], [[Netherlands]]. The mill was built in 1755 on an artificial hill of {{convert|9.3|metre}} in height that was part of the defensive [[Enclosure (archaeology)|enclosure]] (''stadswal'') of the ancient city. The mill itself is {{convert|5.7|metre}} high. The [[windmill sail]] spans {{convert|25.2|metre}}. |
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==History== |
== History == |
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When the mill was built, it replaced an older mill that was on the same location. In 1877 the mill got a [[steam engine]] and in 1901 a gas turbine. In 1984 the mill was restructured, to be used as [[gristmill]], and although the gas turbine still works today, the mill is usually operated by wind. |
When the mill was built, it replaced an older mill that was on the same location. In 1877 the mill got a [[steam engine]] and in 1901 a gas turbine. In 1984 the mill was restructured, to be used as [[gristmill]], and although the gas turbine still works today, the mill is usually operated by wind. |
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The interior of the mill is pretty much in an original state, and until 2011 the last miller lived in the house at the foot. |
The interior of the mill is pretty much in an original state, and until 2011 the last miller lived in the house at the foot. |
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Since 1977 the windmill is owned by the municipality of Woerden, and is of great value for the skyline of the town. It is a [[Rijksmonument|national monument]]. |
Since 1977 the windmill is owned by the municipality of Woerden, and is of great value for the skyline of the town. It is a [[Rijksmonument|national monument]]. |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.molendatabase.nl/nederland/molen.php?nummer=857 Entry for ''De Windhond''] {{Nl icon}} in the ''Molendatabase'' (windmill database) |
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Revision as of 09:43, 21 August 2014
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| Mill name | De Windhond |
| Mill location | Woerden |
| Year built | 1755 |
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| No. of sails | 4 |
De Windhond is a windmill in the city of Woerden, Netherlands. The mill was built in 1755 on an artificial hill of 9.3 metres (31 ft) in height that was part of the defensive enclosure (stadswal) of the ancient city. The mill itself is 5.7 metres (19 ft) high. The windmill sail spans 25.2 metres (83 ft).
History
When the mill was built, it replaced an older mill that was on the same location. In 1877 the mill got a steam engine and in 1901 a gas turbine. In 1984 the mill was restructured, to be used as gristmill, and although the gas turbine still works today, the mill is usually operated by wind. The interior of the mill is pretty much in an original state, and until 2011 the last miller lived in the house at the foot. Since 1977 the windmill is owned by the municipality of Woerden, and is of great value for the skyline of the town. It is a national monument.
External links
Media related to De Windhond, Woerden at Wikimedia Commons- Entry for De Windhond Template:Nl icon in the Molendatabase (windmill database)
