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Wanzer Post Mill

Wanzer Post Mill

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Wanzer Post Mill

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Aland-Elbe-Niederung

Location: Aland, Stendal, Altmark, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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September 30, 2021

Cycling

The post mill (also column mill, box mill or German windmill) is the oldest type of windmill in Europe. The main feature of this type of mill is that the entire mill house stands on a single thick post (the “house tree”), which is fastened vertically in a wooden support frame (the eponymous “trestle”) below the actual mill. On the trestle, the entire mill machinery can be turned into the wind using the leverage of the outer beam. However, this method is not optimal and very cumbersome when the wind directions change.

Source and further information:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bockwindm%C3%BChle

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May 11, 2022

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The old post windmill was restored and revived by an association from the village of Wanzer - this required extensive financing.
Today the mill is even operational and can always be visited on the German Mill Day (Whitsun Monday).

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December 9, 2018

Road cycling

Historic mill in a top condition. It is supervised by volunteers and may be visited at certain times. Worthwhile excursion destination

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Elevation 20 m

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Location: Aland, Stendal, Altmark, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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