De Bird, Grou

De Bird, Grou
De Bird, November 2008
Origin
Mill nameDe Bird
De Burd
Koopmansmolen
Mill locationBurd 22A, 9001 ZW Grou
Coordinates53°05′44″N 5°52′33″E / 53.0956°N 5.8758°E / 53.0956; 5.8758
Operator(s)Stichting Poldermolens De Lege Midden
Year built2007
Information
PurposeDrainage mill
TypeHollow Post Mill
Roundhouse storeysSingle storey roundhouse
No. of sailsFour sails
Type of sailsCommon sails
WindshaftWood
WindingTailpole and winch
Type of pumpArchimedes' screw

De Bird is a Hollow Post mill in Grou, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in the 18th century. The mill is also known as De Burd and Koopmans Molen. Although not in full working order, it can turn in the wind. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 22915.