Arkens, Franeker

Arkens, Franeker
Arkens, May 2007
Origin
Mill nameArkens
Mill locationVan Andel-Ripkestraat 31,
8802 XA Franeker
Coordinates53°11′16″N 5°44′27″E / 53.18778°N 5.74083°E / 53.18778; 5.74083
Operator(s)Gemeente Franekeradeel
Year built1972
Information
PurposeDrainage mill
TypeHollow Post Mill
Roundhouse storeysSingle storey roundhouse
No. of sailsFour sails
Type of sailsCommon sails
WindshaftWood
WindingTailpole and winch
Type of pumpArchimedes' screw

Arkens is a Hollow Post mill in Franeker, Friesland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 15710. It shares its name with the eponymous hamlet, just north of Franeker, Arkens.