Vodní šindelna, Historical sawmill in Zbilidy, Czech Republic

The Vodní šindelna is an old sawmill in Zbilidy that was powered by water to process timber. The facility consists of buildings that display the water wheel, the saws, and storage areas.

The sawmill developed during a time when water power was the main energy source for industrial production. It was later protected because it represents an important example of traditional timber processing.

The building shows how people in this region traditionally processed wood and what role water power played in their daily work. Visitors can see how the machinery was driven and how closely production was connected to nature.

The shingle mill stands below the dam of the Maršov pond in Zbilidy, on the stream that flows out of it; the building is a ruin and the former dwelling was converted into a holiday cottage. The site is not a museum with regular opening hours, so arrange any visit in advance. The terrain by the dam and stream is uneven.

The mill's machinery was driven by an overshot water wheel 2.94 m in diameter and 0.85 m wide. Inside, a pit sunk into the rammed-earth floor held the shingle-making equipment, and the technical gear was carried on tie beams.