Skarrenmolen, Polder windmill in Scharsterbrug, Netherlands
The Skarrenmolen stands as a grondzeiler type windmill, featuring wooden beams that extend downward in a tail structure to catch wind from specific directions.
The Dutch government designated Skarrenmolen as a Rijksmonument on July 13, 1971, acknowledging its importance in the architectural heritage of the Netherlands.
This windmill represents the traditional Dutch approach to water management, serving as a polder mill that helps maintain water levels in the surrounding area.
Located at coordinates 52°56'49.99"N and 5°46'40.01"E, visitors can find the Skarrenmolen in the administrative region of Skarsterlân, postal code 8517HC.
The Skarrenmolen functions with an Archimedean screw system, which replaced the earlier paddle wheel design to improve water pumping efficiency in the region.
GPS coordinates: 52.94737,5.77796
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:11
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