Alde Swarte, Polder windmill in Wieuwens, Netherlands.
The Alde Swarte features a square wooden under-tower with an asphalt-clad cap and three sets of gears for water management operations.
Built in 1690 using supporting posts from trees cut in 1689, this mill functioned continuously until 1961 when a broken rod halted its operations.
The mill represents traditional Dutch water management techniques, operating as part of the regional network that maintains water levels in Friesland.
Located at Wieuwens 3A-MLN in Easterlittens, the mill opens to visitors during operational hours and requires advance arrangements for weekend visits.
The wooden screw mechanism measures 0.88 meters in diameter and 4.12 meters in length, connecting to a water inlet 100 meters from the structure.
Location: Leeuwarden
Address: Wieuwens 165
GPS coordinates: 53.12949,5.65667
Latest update: April 3, 2025 11:16
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