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De Woudaap, Polder windmill in Krommenie, Netherlands

De Woudaap stands as an eight-sided reed-covered windmill with internal winding mechanism, measuring 25.25 meters in blade length.

Built in 1651, the windmill operated for the drainage of 't Woud polder, which merged with Krommenieër polder in 1948 to form Krommenieër-Woudpolder.

The structure received recognition as a Rijksmonument, certified with monument number 35858, representing traditional Dutch water management methods.

Located at Woudaap 2 in Krommenie, the mill maintains water levels through both wind power and an electric motor installed in 1951.

This windmill served as inspiration for author Hotze de Roos's Kameleon book series, though the fictional version differs with an additional gallery.

Location: Zaanstad

Address: Woudaap 2

GPS coordinates: 52.51917,4.77444

Latest update: March 12, 2025 22:32

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