De Sweachmermolen, Langweer

De Sweachmermolen, Langweer
De Sweachmermolen, June 2007.
Origin
Mill nameDe Swechmermolen
Mill locationBoarnsweachsterdyk 3, 8525 EA Langweer
Coordinates52°57′37″N 5°43′55″E / 52.96028°N 5.73194°E / 52.96028; 5.73194
Operator(s)Stichting Langweerder Molen
Year built1782
Information
PurposeDrainage mill and corn mill
TypeSmock mill
StoreysThree-storey smock
Base storeysTwo-storey base
No. of sailsFour sails
Type of sailsCommon sails
WindshaftCast iron
WindingTailpole and winch
Auxiliary powerElectric motor
No. of pairs of millstonesOne pair
Type of pumpArchimedes' screw

De Sweachmermolen is a smock mill between Langweer and Boornzwaag, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1782. The mill has two functions: it is a drainage mill and a corn mill. It has been restored to working order as a drainage mill and is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 13241.