De Hoop, Readtsjerk

De Hoop, Readtsjerk
De Hoop, May 2007.
Origin
Mill nameDe Hoop
Mill locationNear Reidfjildswei, Readtsjerk
Coordinates53°15′59″N 5°55′49″E / 53.26639°N 5.93028°E / 53.26639; 5.93028
Operator(s)Stichting De Fryske Mole
Year built1911
Information
PurposeDrainage mill
TypeSmock mill
StoreysTwo storey smock
Base storeysOne storey base
Smock sidesEight sides
No. of sailsFour sails
Type of sailsCommon sails
WindshaftCast iron
WindingTailpole and winch
Auxiliary powerDiesel engine
Type of pumpArchimedes screw

De Hoop (English: The Hope) is a smock mill in Readtsjerk, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1911. The mill has been restored to working order. It is listed as a Rijksmonument.