Zuidpoldermolen, Edam

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.

Zuidpoldermolen
Photographed by Els Bendheim, 2008
LocationEdam
Coordinates52.51056°N 5.05778°E / 52.51056; 5.05778
Height21,65 m
Probably built1670
Typegrondzeiler, octagonal, internal turning, polder mill

The mill is owned by the Dutch Windmill Society.

Description

The Zuidpoldermolen is a thatched octagonal internal turning polder mill 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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