De Wieker Meule, Windmill in De Wijk, Netherlands
Description
De Wieker Meule is an eight-sided smock mill with four sails and an elevated platform that sits above the ground. The building functions as a working gristmill that preserves traditional milling machinery.
History
The mill was built in 1764 and relocated to its current location in 1829. After decades of commercial grinding, it was later modified to expand its milling capabilities.
Culture
The mill retains its role as a working gristmill where visitors can watch how grain is processed using traditional Dutch milling methods. The volunteers operating it share their knowledge about the craft and its place in local life.
Practical
The best time to visit is on weekends when volunteers open the mill and show how everything works. The site is also good for photography and offers insights into how a traditional windmill operates.
Did you know?
The mill was later equipped with diesel engines and electric motors to boost its efficiency. These adaptations show how traditional structures evolved to keep pace with modern needs.
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