De Wieker Meule

De Wieker Meule stands as an eight-sided smock mill with four sails spanning 22.5 meters each, featuring a stage positioned 8.7 meters above ground level.

Built in 1764 and relocated in 1829, the mill operated commercially until 1962, when Jacob Schiphorst Haalweide transformed it into a stellingmolen with enhanced milling capabilities.

The structure maintains its original purpose as a gristmill, demonstrating traditional Dutch milling techniques through regular demonstrations by dedicated volunteer millers.

Visitors can explore the mill every Saturday between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM, where volunteer millers provide information about its mechanisms and historical significance.

The mill incorporates both wind power and modern adaptations, including past modifications with diesel engines and electric motors to supplement traditional milling methods.

Location: De Wolden

Inception: 1829

Address: Dorpsstraat 65 7957 AS

GPS coordinates: 52.67264,6.28716

Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:41