De Vlijt, Historic windmill in Diever, Netherlands
De Vlijt is a grain windmill in Diever with four large sails and a brick structure. The building features a wooden upper section set on a stone foundation and sits along Harnjesweg.
The mill was built in 1879 and has processed grain since its construction. It has shaped the landscape of Diever for over 140 years as part of the region's industrial heritage.
The windmill reflects how rural communities once depended on wind power for their daily work and food production. Walking around it, you see the machinery and spaces that made this agricultural work possible for generations of millers.
The mill is accessible from the outside and you can clearly see its construction and large sails. Visit on a sunny day when the light highlights the details and the sails are easiest to see.
The mill received national heritage status in 1970 and was entered into the protected monuments registry. This recognition reflects the value experts place on its craftsmanship and technical achievement.
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