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Location: Alphen Aan Den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands
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Marieke Duchatteau
November 14, 2025
The Dikke Molen (Fat Mill) was built in 1674, making it over 350 years old! It's a so-called ground-sailer; its sails graze the ground. Previously, the mill drained the Zuid- and Noordeinderpolder. Today, the mill is privately owned and can be visited by appointment.
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•Pauline van der Waal
March 31, 2021
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The Dikke Molen is a polder mill that previously drained the South and Noordeinder polder.
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Location: Alphen Aan Den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands