Zuidpoldermolen, Edam

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Zuidpoldermolen

Photographed by Els Bendheim, 2008
Location Edam
Coordinates 52°30′38″N 5°03′28″E / 52.51056°N 5.05778°E / 52.51056; 5.05778Coordinates: 52°30′38″N 5°03′28″E / 52.51056°N 5.05778°E / 52.51056; 5.05778
Height 21,65 m
Probably built 1670
Type grondzeiler, octagonal, internal turning, polder mill

History

The windmill of Edam is dated between 1626-35[1] and it was used to grind grain and drain a polder: low land that has been reclaimed from the sea and diked.

The mill is owned by the Dutch Windmill Society.

Description

South Poldermolen is a thatched octagonal internal turning polder in Edam. The low, octagonal design categorizes it as a smock style, and the name translates to "south polder mill." The polder in 1875 has been supplemented by a steam screw pump.

Public access

The wind-driven mechanics have been out of operation since 1949, and is closed to visitors.[2]

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