Scheiwijk Mill - Hoornaar
This mill has an interesting history. An old and dilapidated mill; De Kleine Wielmolen, was first built on this spot in 1638. This was replaced by the current mill. Old parts of the Kleine Wielmolen were used for this. The mills must have been each other's equivalents.
The construction did not go smoothly. Whoever was responsible for the rebuilding did not have enough capital power to scrape up the necessary wood and also appeared to have no experience in building a mill. Construction was taken over by the two brothers who were also the makers of the Little Wheel Mill.
What is unique about this mill is that it is the largest 'natural' seesaw mill in the Netherlands. Tilt mills are old types of polder mills that developed from standerd mills (a directional windmill) in the early 15th century.
Scheiwijk Mill
Lage Giessen 53
4223 SJ
Hoornaar
Contact details
W: https://www.simav.nl/molens/scheiwijkse-molen/
| Opening hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Of course, outside opening hours, you can always view the mill from the outside.
