Mill NameNieuwe VeenmolenTownThe HagueCountryNetherlandsCountySouth HollandPower SourceWindMill FunctionDrainage millMill TypeSmock mill
Drainage mill
Drainage mills are specialized windmills designed to pump water from low-lying areas, particularly in marshes or wetlands. They play a crucial role in land reclamation and agriculture by managing water levels and preventing flooding. These mills are often equipped with Archimedes screws or other pumping mechanisms to move water effectively.
History of Drainage Mills
Drainage mills have been used since the Middle Ages, particularly in regions like the Netherlands, where extensive systems of dikes and polders are essential for land management. The technology evolved over the centuries, becoming increasingly sophisticated to cope with changing water levels and agricultural demands.
Primary Function of Drainage Mills
The primary function of drainage mills is to manage and control water levels in agricultural and reclaimed lands. By pumping excess water out of low-lying areas, these mills help maintain suitable conditions for farming and prevent crop damage from flooding.
Technical Features of Drainage Mills
- Pumping Mechanism: Drainage mills typically use an Archimedes screw or a series of pumps to lift water from ditches or canals.
- Rotating Cap: Like other windmills, drainage mills have a rotating cap that allows the sails to face the wind for optimal operation.
- Elevated Structure: Many drainage mills are built higher to facilitate effective water removal, ensuring that the mill can manage varying water levels.
Drainage Mills on AllWindmills.com
AllWindmills.com has documented 211 drainage mills from around the world, providing detailed information on their locations, designs, and historical significance. Visit the site to explore this important aspect of land management.
Moulin de l’Aile, Parc de la Maison du Marais, Saint-Omer
Mill NameMoulin de l'AileTownParc de la Maison du Marais, Saint-OmerCountryFranceCounty Power SourceWindMill FunctionDrainage millMill TypeSmock mill
Moulin de l’Hostine, Looberghe
Mill NameMoulin de l'HostineTownLoobergheCountryFranceCounty Power SourceWindMill FunctionDrainage millMill TypeTower mill
Windpump, Lotherton Hall
Mill Name Windpump Town Lotherton Hall Country England County West Yorkshire River Power Source Wind Mill Function Drainage mill Mill Type Mill Type
Windpump, Bolton Lodge
Mill Name Windpump Town Bolton Lodge Country England County West Yorkshire River Power Source Wind Mill Function Drainage mill Mill Type Mill Type
Westham Windpump, Weald and Downland Open Air Museum
Mill NameWestham WindpumpTownWeald and Downland Open Air MuseumCountryEnglandCountySussexRiver Power SourceWindMill FunctionDrainage millMill TypeHollow-post millMill Type
Windpump, Westham
Mill NameWindpumpTownWesthamCountryEnglandCountySussexRiver Power SourceWindMill FunctionDrainage millMill TypeHollow-post millMill Type
Wind engine, South Stoke
Mill NameWind engineTownSouth StokeCountryEnglandCountySussexRiver Power SourceWindMill FunctionDrainage millMill TypeWind engineMill Type
Wind engine, St Hugh’s Monastery, Cowfold
Mill NameWind engineTownSt Hugh's Monastery, CowfoldCountryEnglandCountySussexRiver Power SourceWindMill FunctionDrainage millMill TypeWind engineMill Type
Glynde Wind Pump, High Salvington
Mill NameGlynde Wind PumpTownHigh SalvingtonCountryEnglandCountySussexRiver Power SourceWindMill FunctionDrainage millMill TypeHollow-post millMill Type
Goldsmith’s Brickfield Windpump, Eastbourne
Mill NameGoldsmith's Brickfield WindpumpTownEastbourneCountryEnglandCountySussexRiver Power SourceWindMill FunctionDrainage millMill TypeWind engineMill Type
Hollow-post mill, Glynde
Mill NameHollow-post millTownGlyndeCountryEnglandCountySussexRiver Power SourceWindMill FunctionDrainage millMill TypeHollow-post millMill Type
Pumping Mill, East Blatchington
Mill Name Pumping Mill Town East Blatchington Country England County Sussex River Power Source Wind Mill Function Drainage mill Mill Type Tower mill Mill Type
Pumping Mill, Birdham
Mill Name Pumping Mill Town Birdham Country England County Sussex River Power Source Wind Mill Function Drainage mill Mill Type Smock mill Mill Type
Post mill, Beddingham
Mill Name Post mill Town Beddingham Country England County Sussex River Power Source Wind Mill Function Drainage mill Mill Type Post mill Mill Type
Common Mill, Wandsworth
Mill Name Common Mill Town Wandsworth Country England County Surrey River Power Source Wind Mill Function Drainage mill Mill Type Smock mill Mill Type
Windmill, Worlingham
Mill Name Windmill Town Worlingham Country England County Suffolk River Power Source Wind Mill Function Drainage mill Mill Type Smock mill Mill Type
Mill Hill House Pump, Wickham Skeith
Mill NameMill Hill House PumpTownWickham SkeithCountryEnglandCountySuffolkRiver Power SourceWindMill FunctionDrainage millMill TypeHollow-post millMill Type