Melby Windmill (Danish. Melby Mølle) is a smock mill located at Melby, Halsnæs Municipality, North Zealand, some 60 kilometres (37 mi) north west of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Melby Windmill | |
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Origin | |
Mill name | Melby Windmill |
Mill location | Melby, Denmark |
Coordinates | 55°59′46″N 11°57′59″E / 55.99600°N 11.96646°E |
Year built | 1878 |
Information | |
Purpose | Corn mill and sawmill |
Type | Smock mill |
Storeys | Three storey smock |
Base storeys | Single storey base |
Smock sides | Eight sides |
No. of sails | Four sails |
Type of sails | Common Sails |
Winding | Tailpole |
History edit
The windmill was built in 1878 for Hans Petersen, a sailor born in 1846 at Sjællands Odde. He operated it and a bakery until 1907. It has later been used as a sawmill. It was taken out of service in 1946 after the tailpole had been destroyed in a storm.[1]
Description edit
The windmill consists of an octagonal tower clad in shingles and topped by an ogee cap. The cap carries the four Common sails. It is winded by a tailpole. The mill stands on a stone case, which has an underpass for wagons.
Today edit
The windmill is owned by Halsnæs Municipality. It has been restored, but not to working order. It is open to visitors. A key can be obtained in one of the neighbouring houses.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Melby Mølle". DanskeFilm (in Danish). Retrieved 12 February 2015.