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This mill is called the "unicorn" and is probably one of the most lonely ones in the country. It is namely situated in the middle of the port of Antwerp, not far from the little village of Lillo-Fort. It was originally built in 1735 in the village of Lillo-Kruisweg. In 1831 it was ransacked by the Dutch army, protected monument in 1943, damaged in 1944 by English fire and by German V-bombs. In 1957 it was luckily restored. However, the village of Lillo-Kruisweg had to dissapear for the expansion of the port of Antwerp. It was decided that the mill would be relocated, so in 1966 the mill was bought by the city of Antwerp, who dismanteled it and placed it here (on a place encircled with roads and industry... what a choice...). But anyway, the mill has been spared. A very special feature is the hull which is bent as you can see on the picture. I hope you like it.

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