Nooitgedacht, Arnemuiden | |
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Origin | |
Mill name | Nooitgedacht |
Mill location | Arnemuiden |
Coordinates | 51°30′01″N3°40′04″E / 51.500278°N 3.667778°E Coordinates: 51°30′01″N3°40′04″E / 51.500278°N 3.667778°E |
Year built | 1981 |
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Purpose | Gristmill |
Type | Octagonal windmill |
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