Melby Windmill
{{Short description|Smock mill in Denmark}}
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| built = 1878
| purpose = Corn mill and sawmill
| type = Smock mill
| storeys = Three storey smock
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| smock_sides = Eight sides
| sail_number = Four sails
| sail_type = Common Sails
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| winding = Tailpole
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Melby Windmill (Danish. Melby Mølle) is a smock mill located at Melby, Halsnæs Municipality, North Zealand, some {{convert|60|km|mi}} north west of Copenhagen, Denmark.
History
The windmill was built in 1878 for Hans Petersen, a sailor born in 1846 at Sjællands Odde. He operated it and a bakery until 1907. It has later been used as a sawmill. It was taken out of service in 1946 after the tailpole had been destroyed in a storm.{{cite web|title=Melby Mølle|url=http://www.moellearkivet.dk/maderup-mlle6|website=DanskeFilm|accessdate=12 February 2015|language=Danish}}
Description
The windmill consists of an octagonal tower clad in shingles and topped by an ogee cap. The cap carries the four Common sails. It is winded by a tailpole. The mill stands on a stone case, which has an underpass for wagons.
Today
The windmill is owned by Halsnæs Municipality. It has been restored, but not to working order. It is open to visitors. A key can be obtained in one of the neighbouring houses.
See also
References
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External links
{{Commons category|Melby Mølle}}
{{Halsnæs Municipality}}
{{Danish Windmills}}
Category:Buildings and structures in Halsnæs Municipality