Het Jonge Schaap, Wind powered sawmill at Zaanse Schans, Netherlands
Het Jonge Schaap processes wood using three saw frames and two capstan hoists, converting wind energy into mechanical power for cutting logs into timber.
The original mill from 1680 operated in Zaandam until 1942, while the current structure represents a precise reconstruction completed in 2007 at Zaanse Schans.
This facility continues the traditional Dutch wood processing methods, demonstrating industrial techniques that shaped the regional development during the 17th century.
Visitors can observe the sawing process from an exhibition cellar beneath the mill, with guided tours available daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The hexagonal design makes it one of eight similarly shaped mills in the Netherlands and the sole remaining hexagonal sawmill in the country.
Location: Zaanstad
Inception: 2006
GPS coordinates: 52.47611,4.81667
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:18
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