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Nederland - Schoorl, Molen Kijkduin

Molen Kijkduin - located in the village of Schoorl - is one of the country’s oldest working grain refinement mills. The windmill is a round stone ground sailer and was originally constructed in 1772. Even before 1575, there was a windmill on this site, which was set on fire by retreating Spanish soldiers in that year. It was not until 20 years later that a new mill - presumably a post mill - was built, which was demolished in 1771 and replaced by the current mill.

The mill was in regular use until 1935. After the Second World War, several restorations were carried out, and since 1973 the mill has been grinding again. Molen Kijkduin is nowadays open to the public on Saturdays and grinding takes place when there is sufficient wind. The mill has a shop where various types of flour are sold to the catering industry, residents of Schoorl and tourists.
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Joe, Son of the Rock said:

A lovely windmill. All the best, Joe
8 weeks ago

Gudrun said:

A lovely traditional windmill, great to see it in working order. HFF and a good weekend!
8 weeks ago

Julien Rappaport said:

Énorme ce moulin à vent . **********
8 weeks ago ( translate )

Richard Nuttall said:

Perfect piece of the Netherlands Jaap -well taken!
8 weeks ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Bien renseignée et Admirablement partagée.
Bonne journée paisible.
8 weeks ago ( translate )

Ko Hummel said:

HFF Jaap
8 weeks ago ( translate )

David Slater (Spodde… said:

A fantastic sight Jaap. HFF and happy weekend.
8 weeks ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes images du moulin !
HFF Jaap
8 weeks ago ( translate )

Stephan Fey said:

HFF and a happy weekend, Jaap!
8 weeks ago ( translate )

Walter 7.8.1956 said:

HFF Jaap!
8 weeks ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Da hast du wieder eine sehr schöne Mühle aufgesucht und auch gleich klasse Detailaufnahmen gemacht lieber Jaap :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
8 weeks ago ( translate )

Christa1004 said:

A great presentation and explanation of this wind mill. HFF Jaap.
8 weeks ago

Mikus said:

Schöne Serie dieser alten Mühlen mit langer Geschichte, HFF, Jaap.
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Roger (Grisly) said:

Superb series and good information, as always Jaap, HFF!
8 weeks ago

Don Sutherland said:

Stunning windmill.
8 weeks ago ( translate )