De Blokker, Ground level polder windmill in Kinderdijk, Netherlands.
The De Blokker windmill stands at ground level near Alblasserdam, featuring traditional Dutch construction with rotating sails and a pyramid pump mechanism.
Built in 1630, De Blokker represents early Dutch water management technology and continues to demonstrate historical drainage methods in the Alblasserwaard region.
De Blokker holds the status of Rijksmonument and forms part of the Kinderdijk windmill network, representing Netherlands' agricultural and engineering traditions.
Visitors can find De Blokker at Blokweerschekade 7 in Kinderdijk, where guided tours explain the mechanisms of water management through windmill technology.
This windmill employs a pyramid pump system, making it one of the few remaining examples of this specific drainage technology in the Netherlands.
Location: Alblasserdam
Inception: 1630
Part of: Windmills at Kinderdijk
Address: Blokweerschekade 7 2953AA 2953AA
GPS coordinates: 51.87833,4.64639
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:40
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