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| Doesburgermolen | |
|---|---|
 Doesburgermolen, Ede, August 2007 | |
| Origin | |
| Mill name | Doesburgermolen |
| Mill location | Ede, Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 52°3′43.4″N 5°38′55.7″E / 52.062056°N 5.648806°E / 52.062056; 5.648806 |
| Year built | abt. 1630 |
| Information | |
| Purpose | Gristmill |
| Type | Post mill |
| Storeys | Two-storey mill |
| No. of sails | Four sails |
| Type of sails | Common sails |
| Windshaft | Wood |
| Winding | Tailpole and winch |
The Doesburgermolen is a post mill in the hamlet of Doesburgerbuurt in the community of Ede, Netherlands
It is considered to be the oldest post mill in the Netherlands; in its present form it was probably built around 1630. It underwent a major restoration around 1970.
The mill is operated by volunteers and is still used for grinding grain.
External links
References
- http://www.doesburgermolen.nl/geschiedenis.php (History of the Doesburgermolen, in Dutch)
- Wijnia, A, De Doesburger Molen, Ede 1992
- Gelders molenboek, De Walburg Pers Zutphen 1969
Dutch Rijksmonument 14478
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