De Gans, Smock windmill in Ezumazijl, Netherlands.
The octagonal structure features four common sails spanning 10.60 meters, with wooden boards covering its exterior and a tailpole for wind operation.
Built in 1850 by farmer Martinus Aukes Wierda, the mill operated until 1962 when an electric motor replaced its function for draining the Ganzenpolder.
De Gans received recognition as a Rijksmonument number 31571, marking its status among protected Dutch heritage structures that define the national identity.
The windmill contains machinery with specific gear configurations, including a brake wheel of 32 cogs driving the wallower at the upright shaft.
This mill remains as the sole survivor among six original windmills that managed water drainage in the 28-hectare Ganzenpolder region.
GPS coordinates: 53.34952,6.13869
Latest update: March 10, 2025 07:33
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