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Dornum Post Mill
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Vlady
September 17, 2019
Cycling
The Bockwindmühle, built in 1626 in the glory of Dornum.
According to a map of Ubbo Emmius, there were 53 mills in East Frisia in 1590. (Attachment 1) There was …
According to a map of Ubbo Emmius, there were 53 mills in East Frisia in 1590. (Attachment 1) There was …
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Les Guilvinistes
April 8, 2019
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Post windmills (also known as column mills) are among the oldest windmill types in Europe. It is characteristic that mill house and wings are erected on a supporting post (the …
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BrennerM
October 28, 2021
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At the entrance to Dornum is the last East Frisian post mill, which has been a landmark of the town since 1626. Massive oak beams and massive millstones have survived the turmoil of the centuries. Masterful craftsmanship allowed the mill to survive destructive storm surges, wind and weather.
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Elevation 40 m
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