De Wielewaal, Stone tower windmill in Beneden-Leeuwen, Netherlands
De Wielewaal is a stone tower windmill built to grind grain and still operates today. The mill has a sail span of roughly 25 meters and a working platform about 10 meters above ground for operations.
The mill was built in 1857 as a tower windmill and served the community for grain grinding. It has undergone several restorations while keeping its original form.
The mill demonstrates milling techniques that generations of millers developed and volunteers continue to maintain today. Visitors can observe the daily work with stones and wind that keeps this craft alive.
The mill welcomes visitors on Sunday afternoons or by appointment to see the mechanical work and grain grinding process. This allows you to observe the full operation in action when the mill is working.
Though powered by wind, the mill also has diesel and electric motors to ensure it can always operate. These backup systems let the milling work continue regardless of wind conditions.
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