Zuidpoldermolen, Edam
| Zuidpoldermolen | |
|---|---|
 Photographed by Els Bendheim, 2008 | |
| Location | Edam |
| Coordinates | 52°30′38″N 5°03′28″E / 52.51056°N 5.05778°ECoordinates: 52°30′38″N 5°03′28″E / 52.51056°N 5.05778°E |
| Height | 21,65 m |
| Probably built | 1670 |
The Zuidpoldermolen is a windmill in Edam, dated between 1626-35[1] and was used to grind grain and drain a polder: low land that has been reclaimed from the sea and diked.
The mill is owned by the .
Description[]
The Zuidpoldermolen is a thatched octagonal internal turning in Edam. The low, octagonal design categorizes it as a smock style, and the name translates to "south polder mill." The polder in 1875 has been supplemented by a steam screw pump.
Public access[]
The wind-driven mechanics have been out of operation since 1949, and is closed to visitors.[2]
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Categories:
- Windmills in North Holland
- Edam-Volendam
- Smock mills in the Netherlands
- Windpumps in the Netherlands