Koren- en pelmolen De Leeuw
De Leeuw in Zeerijp is an octagonal tower mill that served as a grain and husking mill. The mill was built in 1865 on the eastern edge of Zeerijp, on a site where a mill had stood since 1662, but now stands at the heart of the village.
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Materials from a windmill in Solwerd on the ‘ Damsterdiep ’ were used in the construction of De Leeuw. The windmill was purchased in 1965 by the then municipality of ’t Zandt. During the hurricane of November 1972, De Leeuw was severely damaged and restoration was necessary. In 1992, the mill was transferred to the Fivelingo Mill Foundation. A second restoration was completed in 2012. Since 1 January 2016, the mill has been owned by Het Groninger Landschap.
A nice detail of Molen de Leeuw is that the mill contains several verses and events, recorded by the various millers.
The mill is open every Saturday from 1pm to 5pm when the flag is out and/or the mill is running.
A group excursion on request is also possible.