Waarderpolder in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Molen de Veer
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The Veer Windmill
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 31, 2026
1. Molen de Veer / The Veer Windmill Marker
(English translation:)
An octagonal polder mill with a rotating cap, formerly belonging to the Veerpolder at Penningsveer and now part of the Spaarnwoude Recreation Area. A mill on this site burned down and was rebuilt in 1579. It was replaced in 1701 by 'De Veer' and converted into a scoop-wheel mill in 1874. Restored in 1982. Burned down in 1998.
Erected by the ANWB.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.
Location. 52° 23.431′ N, 4° 40.405′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Waarderpolder. It is at the intersection of Penningsveer and Veerpolder, on the left when traveling north on Penningsveer. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: r106 35a, Haarlem,
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hofje van Noblet (approx. 2.2 kilometers away); Verenigde Binnenpolders / United Inner Polders (approx. 2.2 kilometers away); Station (approx. 2.4 kilometers away); Kerk van St. Anna en St. Maria / Church of St. Anna and St. Maria (approx. 2.4 kilometers away); Albert de Klerk (approx. 2.4 kilometers away); Simon Philip de Vries (approx. 2.4 kilometers away); Hendrik Andriessen (approx. 2.4 kilometers away); Hofje van Bakenes / Van Bakenes Almshouse (approx. 2.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haarlem.
Also see . . . De Veer (molen) (Wikipedia). Excerpt (in translation):
De Veer is a ground-sailer windmill located in the Veerpolder in Haarlem, near Penningsveer.(Submitted on June 9, 2026.)
Awindmill has stood on this site since 1701. It originally drained the Veerpolder into the Rijnland water storage basin. The predecessor to the current mill burned down in 1998.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 31, 20262. Molen de Veer / The Veer Windmill and Marker
Construction of the current mill began in 2001. Although the mill is technically capable of grinding, it is usually operated only for rotation. The sail configuration features Old Dutch rigging on the outer stock, while the inner stock uses the Fauel system with adjustable flaps.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 31, 2026
3. Molen de Veer / The Veer Windmill
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
