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Historic windmill in Wittenburg: renovation planned for 67,000 euros!
Wittenburg is planning to renovate the historic windmill. Costs: 67,000 euros, mostly funded. Viewings possible.
Historic windmill in Wittenburg: renovation planned for 67,000 euros!
The historic Erdholländer windmill in Wittenburg is about to undergo extensive repairs. According to [NDR](https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/westmecklenburg/geschichte-windmuehle-in-wittenburg-soll-erneuert- Werden,mvregioschwerin-246.html), the rod shaft and the comb wheel in particular have become rotten and urgently need to be replaced. Christian Greger, the mayor of Wittenburg, has emphasized the necessity of this work. On Wednesday evening, city representatives gave approval for the procurement process. However, work cannot begin until the city's budget, which is currently before the municipal supervisory authority, has been finally approved.
The repair of the mill, which was moved from Schwerin to Wittenburg in 1890, is estimated to cost around 67,000 euros. A pleasing detail: around 90 percent of this sum is covered by European funding from the “Leader” program, which shows a good hand in planning. Specialized millwrights are required for the precise training, and the historical windmill fans can visit the mill in groups of 15 people each.
A mill with history
The Wittenburg mill has an eventful history. The first repair work took place between 1946 and 1947, when operation with wind power was resumed in 1947. In 1948 it even received a power connection, which meant that the fine milling and partly the grinding mill were electrified. Until 1955, both wind and electrical energy were used. However, storm damage stopped the use of wind propulsion and since then the mill has only been operated electrically.
The mill operation was stopped in 1971, but a district council resolution to preserve the mill and the establishment of a working group for a mill museum took place in 1977. The district bought the mill from its last owner, which ensured its preservation. The town's Mill Museum finally opened in 1979, and the mill has been a popular destination for visitors ever since.
Fascination with windmills
The Erdholländer windmill is 15 meters high and, with its 22.30 meter wing cross, which weighs 5 tons, can achieve 12-14 revolutions per minute in optimal conditions - i.e. wind force 3 to 5. The compass rose has a diameter of 3.80 meters and there are an impressive 5,000 shingles on the mill head, while the mill body has 18,000 shingles. After extensive reconstruction work, the mill has been in a fundamentally restored condition since the end of 2014.
Anyone interested has the opportunity to find out about current developments from the “Mühle Wittenburg” support group, led by Martin Zecher. The preservation of this historic windmill is not only of cultural importance, but also a piece of the living history of our region.
If you would like to find out more about windmills in Germany, you will find a clear list and exciting information about numerous mills throughout the country at Wikipedia.