Windmill from the village of Khoruy
Short descriptionThe windmill from the village of Khoruy (Urmar district, Republic of Chuvashia) is located on a historical site. The time of construction is unknown. Smock mill with four sails and two pairs of millstones. Log construction. Was used as a flour mill (flour).
Condition | The windmill is falling into ruin and may disappear |
Status | In noone's possession, not used |
Mechanism | Not restored, is going to ruin |
The following historical parts of the mechanism have been preserved:
Sails, Windshaft, Brake wheel.
Millstone mechanism:Mealspout.
Additional description
To read the detailed description of the mill or to watch the video go here. It is said there that the mill has been made up of three mills. However, it's unclear whether it was made up of three mills or was restored using the details of the other two.
In addition, one more video is here.