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Historic windmills in the community Himmelpforten

Image Copyright: Elfi Steffen


<p>The joined community<a> Himmelpforten</a> makes an extraordinary impression last but not least through the windmills in&nbsp; Grefenmoor and Himmelpforten. The <strong>windmill in Grefenmoor</strong> was built in the years 1853/54. A petition in the year 1847 supported the building significantly. In 1896 the mill burned near completely down after lightning and was the rebuilt as a one-level smock-windmill, which still exists today.&nbsp; Meanwhile the mill has been renovated and&nbsp;gives visitors an interesting insight into the miller trade. Today the mill can be viewed by appointment and one can even to a 'mill diploma' to get to know more about the mill.</p>

Image Copyright: Elfi Steffen

In the year 1871 the four-level smock-windmill in Himmelpforten was built with three shred gears and one milling gear as substitute for the loss-making watermill. The mill operation, which became partly independent of wind and water through motorisation became redundant in 1971. The 'Wehber´sche Mill' in Himmelpforten could be saved through restoration in the years 1985/86. This mill can also be viewed by appointment during the usual business hours.







eMail: info@oldendorf-himmelpforten.de
URL: http://www.himmelpforten.de

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