Zuidpolder mill
The Zuidpolder windmill is a windmill located in Edam. It is an octagonal indoor windmill with the function of a polder mill.
The exact year of construction of this mill is not certain. The year 1670 is often spoken of, but many experts disagree. According to them, the official year of construction is around 1635. Between 1864 and 1894, the mill was fitted with an auger and in 1875 the polder's drainage was reinforced with a steam auger pumping station. In 1949, the capacity of the steam screw pumping station was increased, so the mill was decommissioned.
Over the years, the mill has had a number of renovations that have preserved it well and remains millable to this day.
Useful information:
The mill can be visited by appointment only.
