The Kaagmolen is a polder mill built in 1654 for drainage of the Kaagpolder. De Molen is located in the outskirts of Spanbroek, in De Kaag (a polder area that was considered an independent town in the 19th century). However, the postal address is Opmeer because although it stands on the edge of Kaagpolder, near Berkmeer and opposite De Lage Hoek, the address has been assigned to the Nieuweweg.
In 1854 the Kaagmolen was equipped with a mortar. In 1879, a steam pumping station was placed next to the mill, which served as an auxiliary pumping station; the main drainage was done by wind power. In 1959 the steam engine in the still existing pumping station was replaced by a diesel engine.
Owner of De Kaagmolen is since 2001 the Foundation De Westfriese Molens.
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