De Balkendsterpoldermolen, Alde Leie

De Balkendsterpoldermolen, Alde Leie
De Balkendsterpoldermolen, March 2007.
Origin
Mill nameDe Balkendsterpoldermolen
Mill locationLangedijk, 9071 XE Alde Leie
Coordinates53°17′02″N 5°44′15″E / 53.28389°N 5.73750°E / 53.28389; 5.73750
Operator(s)Stichting De Fryske Mole
Year built1844
Information
PurposeDrainage mill
TypeSmock mill
StoreysTwo storey smock
Base storeyslow brick base
Smock sidesEight sides
No. of sailsFour sails
Type of sailsCommon sails
WindshaftCast iron
WindingTailpole and winch
Type of pumpArchimedes screw

De Balkendsterpoldermolen is a smock mill in Alde Leie, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1844. The mill has been restored to working order and is designated as being held in reserve. It is listed as a Rijksmonument.