De Ropta is a smock mill north of Metslawier, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1840 and is in working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument.
A mill was built by Romke van der Werf of Betterwird in 1836, but it was blown down in 1840. It was rebuilt on a 20 Dutch feet ) high brick base. The mill was struck by lightning in 1889, but no serious damage was caused. The mill ceased working commercially in 1961. It was sold to the municipality of Dongeradeel in 1962. It carried Patent sails until 1966, when they were replaced by Common sails. The mill was restored in 1966, 1971, and 1996. The mill is one of the most complete corn and pearl barley mills in Friesland. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 31577.
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Friesland, Netherlands
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