Terpensmole, IJlst

Terpensmole, IJlst
Terpensmole in 2011
Origin
Mill nameTerpensmole
Mill locationIJlst, near De Rat
Coordinates53°17′56.9″N 5°50′59″E / 53.299139°N 5.84972°E / 53.299139; 5.84972
Operator(s)Stichting De Fryske Mole
Year built1982, moved to current location in 2011
Information
PurposeDrainage mill
TypeHollow post
Roundhouse storeysSingle storey roundhouse
No. of sailsFour sails
Type of sailsCommon sails
WindshaftWood
WindingTailpole and winch
Type of pumpArchimedes' screw

The Terpensmole is a drainage mill in IJlst (West Frisian: Drylts), Friesland, Netherlands. It was moved from its earlier location in Sneek in 2011 where it was known as the Himmole. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 22914. It is fully functional and can be used to help drain the adjacent polder.