De Geeuwpoldermolen, Oppenhuizen
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The Geeuwpoldermolen (or Geau's Mole in West Frisian) is a drainage mill near the twin village of Oppenhuizen, Friesland, Netherlands. It is a hollow post windmill of the type called spinnenkop by the Dutch. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 39810 and it is still in use for draining the Geeuwpolder.[1] It was almost completely renewed at a restoration in 1987, earlier restorations were in 1954 and 1965.[2]
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De Geeuwpoldermolen, Oppenhuizen | |
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Origin | |
Mill name | Geeuwpoldermolen |
Mill location | East of Oppenhuizen |
Coordinates | 53°0′46″N 5°43′26″E |
Operator(s) | Stichting De Fryske Mole |
Year built | 1832, restored 1987 |
Information | |
Purpose | Drainage mill |
Type | Hollow post |
Roundhouse storeys | Single storey roundhouse |
No. of sails | Four sails |
Type of sails | Common sails |
Windshaft | Wood |
Winding | Tailpole and winch |
Type of pump | Archimedes' screw |
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