Alde Swarte Molen, Easterlittens

Alde Swarte Molen (English: Old Black Mill) is a Hollow Post mill in Easterlittens, Friesland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 8531.

Alde Swarte Molen, Easterlittens
Alde Swarte Molen, September 2009
Origin
Mill nameAlde Swarte Molen
Mill locationNabij Skrinserdijk 3, 8835 XE Easterlittens
Coordinates53°07′46″N 5°39′24″E
Operator(s)Gemeente Littenseradiel
Year built17th century
Information
PurposeDrainage mill
TypeHollow Post mill
Roundhouse storeysSingle storey roundhous
No. of sailsFour sails
Type of sailsCommon sails
WindshaftWood
WindingTailpole and winch
Type of pumpArchimedes' screw
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