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the Hogewegmolen in Noorderwijk

Explore the windmill built at this spot in Noorderwijk, close to Herentals in the province of Antwerp (Belgium), around 1840, but with older roots. It is a post-mill which was used for grinding.

The old miller kept this mill functional until november 1960, when the miller died. Once inactive, a windmill decays fast, but my father bought the mill in 1962. It was fully restored in 1967, after less than 7 years of inactivity. An additional restoration followed in 1983, in which the wings were replaced. In January 1990, a serious winterstorm (out of a series of 8) heavily damaged the mill, especially the vanes. But by August of the same year, all reparations were carried out.

Above, you see a picture from the late fourties or early fifties. The picture at left was taken in 1997. Since then, all the trees you see close to the mill have been cut to ensure enough wind.

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