De Vriendschap, Winsum

Name: De Vriendschap
Address: Winsum, Netherlands

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De Vriendschap is a corn mill in the village of Winsum in the north of the province of Groningen.

The mill was built in 1801 as a peeling mill, probably using a mill from Mensingeweer. Constructively, the mill was built purely as a hulling mill. However, during the Second World War both hulling stones were removed and afterwards a pair of grinding stones was installed. Due to the lack of a stone loft, the grinding stones are located below the level of the scaffolding, so that the drive is provided by means of an extra transmission, which is quite unique. The mill was equipped with the self swaying system. In 2006, the mill was shut down because of its poor condition. Between 2008 and 2011 the mill was restored bit by bit and is now fully millable again. The mill, now owned by the Molenstichting Winsum, is regularly put into operation by volunteers.

Coordinates: 53°19'51"N, 6°30'59"E

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De Vriendschap – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Verhildersum, Zeehondencentrum Pieterburen, Our Lady of the Enclosed Garden, Aduard Abbey.

5.5 miNW
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Verhildersum, Hogeland
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Park, Outdoor activities, Aquarium
Zeehondencentrum Pieterburen, Hogeland
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3.9 miW
Temple
Our Lady of the Enclosed Garden
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5.6 miSW
Monastery
Aduard Abbey
144 min walk • Aduard Abbey is a former Cistercian abbey in the village of Aduard about 8 kilometres to the north-west of Groningen in the Netherlands, founded in 1192 and dissolved in 1580.
4.1 miSE
Tower, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Walfriduskerk, Hogeland
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5.6 miNE
Village, Nature, Hill
Rottum
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~420 ftNW
Windmill
De Ster, Winsum
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2.7 miW
53°19'9"N • 6°27'11"E
Allersmaborg
70 min walk • Forts and castles, Historical place, Event space
5.6 miE
Forts and castles
Ewsum
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4.1 miSE
Locality
Bedum
105 min walk • One of the most striking features of Bedum is the stunning Romanesque church of Walfriduskerk. This historic church, dating back to the 11th century, is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is a must-see for history and architecture enthusiasts.