Meerswal

Meerswal is a smock mill in Lollum, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1903. The mill has been restored to working order and held is reserve for use in times of emergency. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 39364.
The first mill on this site was built in 1818. It burnt down in 1902. Meerswal was built in 1903. It drained the Rûgelollum polder, which covers 1,570 hectares . On 3 November 1970, the sails and windshaft were blown out of the mill in a storm. A 24V electric motor powered by batteries was installed in the mill to drive the Archimedes' screw. On 21 June 1977, the mill was sold to Stichting De Fryske Mole . Meerswal was restored in 1978-79 by millwright Westra of Franeker. At that time, Common sails were fitted. The mill was refitted with Patent sails at a later date. In 1994, millwright Hiemstra of Tzummarum replaced the Archimedes' screw and restored the watercourses. In 2006, the mill was officially listed by Wetterskip Fryslân as being held in reserve for use in times of emergency.

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