Korenmolen De Sterrenberg - Nijeveen NL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dreamhummie
N 52° 43.953 E 006° 10.120
32U E 308836 N 5846279
Flour mill "De Sterrenberg" located at Burgemeester Weimalaan 1 in Nijeveen, The Netherlands.
Waymark Code: WM10HKE
Location: Drenthe, Netherlands
Date Posted: 05/11/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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ANWB (visit link) has been placing information boards at monuments and tourist routes for around 35 years with the aim of introducing historic locations to not only visitors but also residents of the region.
Source: (visit link)
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ANWB Monument Plaque, with number 60606/001, reads:

"Flour mill De Sterrenberg

This mill is from 1786 to 1960 in the German town of Weener
(Ostfriesland) has been in operation. From 1975 to 1977 the mill was rebuilt in Nijeveen. The scaffolding mill has an octagonal substructure with buttresses. In the second attic, the grain is ground with the help of two pairs of millstones.
The automatic spice device on top of the mill. the so-called self-crucifixion, ensures that the blades are always on the wind.
This flour mill was opened by HRH Prince Claus on 11 August 1977."
Group that erected the marker: ANWB

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Burgemeester Weimalaan 1
Nijeveen, Drenthe, The Netherlands.


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