Zuidpoldermolen, Edam

Zuidpoldermolen
Photographed by Els Bendheim, 2008
LocationEdam
Coordinates52°30′38″N 5°03′28″E / 52.51056°N 5.05778°E / 52.51056; 5.05778
Height21,65 m
Probably built1670

The Zuidpoldermolen is a windmill in Edam, dated between 1626-35 and was used to grind grain and drain a polder: low land that has been reclaimed from the sea and diked.

The mill is owned by the Dutch Windmill Society.

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