De Windhond
| De Windhond | |
|---|---|
Windmill seen from North East | |
| Origin | |
| Mill name | De Windhond |
| Mill location | Woerden |
| Coordinates | 52°05′03″N 4°53′00″E / 52.084167°N 4.883331°E |
| Year built | 1755 |
| Information | |
| No. of sails | 4 |
De Windhond is a windmill in the city of Woerden, Netherlands. The mill was built in 1755 on an artificial hill of 9.3 metres (31 ft) in height that was part of the defensive enclosure (stadswal) of the ancient city. The mill itself is 5.7 metres (19 ft) high. The windmill sail spans 25.2 metres (83 ft).
The building is a prominent feature defining the skyline of the town. It is registered as a national monument.