Ypey Mole, Ryptsjerk

Ypey Mole, Ryptsjerk
Ypey Mole, May 2010.
Origin
Mill nameYpey Mole
Mill locationRijksstraatweg 9, 9256 XD, Ryptsjerk
Coordinates53°13′21″N 5°54′05″E / 53.22250°N 5.90139°E / 53.22250; 5.90139
Operator(s)Stichting De Fryske Mole
Year built1981
Information
PurposeDrainage mill
TypeSmock mill
StoreysTwo storey smock
Base storeysOne storey base
Smock sidesEight sides
No. of sailsFour sails
Type of sailsCommon sails
WindshaftCast iron
WindingTailpole and winch
Type of pumpArchimedes screw

Ypey Mole is a smock mill in Ryptsjerk, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1911. The mill has been restored to working order. It is listed as a Rijksmonument.