At first it seems that this windmill has collapsed during a storm or from old age. But no, this is a ‘tjasker‘, a mill built this way for drainage purposes.
The first specimens probably were constructed in the 16th century, although its history is quite unclear. In their golden age there must have been several hundreds of them, but in the 20th century there was almost none left.
In the 1960s views about the preservation of cultural history changed and a couple of tjaskers were rebuilt. They are still rare and worth a visit, like this one in the national park Weerribben.
My first impression certainly was that the mill collapsed. Thank you I have learnt something new.
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I am not surprised, as I thought the same when I saw it for the first time. Thanks for your comment!
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interesting, you can learn something new everyday. Thanks. Enjoy the week.
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Thank you, Clay. I also learnt a lot, because I looked things up, as I am a very inquisitive person. Enjoy your week too.
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Indeed, a rare type of a “windmill”.
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Thanks for your comment. I saw on your blog that you are the travelling kind. Ever thought of visiting Holland?
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I’ve already been to Holland. To Amsterdam – already two times. Also to Zwolle – as I have a penpal there. To Zaanse Schans, den Haag and Scheveningen with this penpal. But I know, there are much more there to see 🙂
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There is much more, yes, but at least you have been to other places than Amsterdam. But then again, there is so much to see in the world. Enjoy your travels.
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Thanks a lot. The same to you 🙂
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wow, never seen one of those, thanks for sharing!
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You’re welcome, I am glad you like it.
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