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Nederland - Streefkerk

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 14:57:40 +0000

Dutch polder landscape in the Alblasserwaard with a couple of windmills.

Picture taken along the Tiendweg nearby Streefkerk.

Nederland – Kinderdijk

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 10:38:21 +0000

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Five of the nineteen windmills in the so called Nederwaard. The famous mills at Kinderdijk were built between 1738 and 1740, to keep water out of the polder. It is the largest concentration of windmills in the Netherlands.

Nederland - Vorden, Lindesche Molen

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:26:46 +0000

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The ‘Lindesche Molen’ (also called ‘Molen Ons Belang’) is an octagonal ‘belt mill’. The ‘belt (= a man made hill) for this mill has a height of 4.20 metres. These ‘belts’ were made in order to provide more wind for the mill.

The present mill was built in 1890 on the site of an even older mill (1856), which burned down. The mill wasn’t used for many many years. In the year of 1971 it was restored and the sails could turn again. Twenty years later mill stones were placed and the mill was ready for grinding flour again.

The ‘Lindesche Molen’ is situated in the hamlet Linde, nearby the town of Vorden and along the ‘Achtkastelen route’ (Eight Castles route); a bike route along eight castles/mansions.

Nederland - Kinderdijk

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 15:31:48 +0000

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Ice skating along the windmills of Kinderdijk during a real Dutch winter.
(picture taken with a Rollei Prego 90 > scanned)

Nederland - Gouda, Molen ’t Slot

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 15:53:04 +0000

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The Molen ‘t Slot (Mill on the Castle) is situated near the old town centre of Gouda and along the river Holland IJssel. The mill stands proudly on his spot since the year of 1832, replacing an earlier octagonal mill which was destroyed in 1831 by fire. It is however the third mill at this spot.
The history goes even further back. The first mill was built (1581) on the foundations of a castle. The name ‘t Slot refers to the castle of the 'Heeren van ter Gouw', which was demolished in1577.

Flour mill 't Slot is a so called smock mill. A smock mill is a type of windmill that consists of a sloping, horizontally weather boarded tower. It is topped with a cap that rotates to bring the sails into the wind.

The mill is open for visitors when the sails are turning.

Nederland - Neer, Friedesse Molen

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 08:59:52 +0000

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The Friedesse Molen (Friedesse Mill) is a watermill situated along the Neerbeek, a small stream which ends in the Maas. The mill is renovated in 2002 after being out of use for more than 50 years. The mill and mill house are been built in the year of 1717, although the watermill was already mentioned in documents in 1343.
The Friedesse Mill is the only remaining mill of six mills along the Neerbeek.

After being restored and renovated the mill is used again as a flour mill. Volunteers are now operating the Friedesse Mill. See for opening hours the link below.

Nederland - Terwolde, ‘De Ooievaar’

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Fri, 16 May 2014 09:40:33 +0000

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The current mill is the third one at this place. The first mill was a so called ‘grondzeiler’ with wings which came about two feet above the ground. The mill was built in 1854.by Abraham Ledeboer. Five years later the mill was sold to family Dieperink.

In 1896 the original mill was destroyed by fire. The second mill was a thatched stage mill and was used by the same family till the year of 1948, when it was bought by family Vorderman, well known millers in the region. In 1967, still in operation, the mill was restored for the first time.

Four years later the mill was destroyed again by fire. A local foundation took the initiative for rebuilding the windmill in Terwolde, 100 meters to the west of the old mill site. For the reconstruction the octagonal buck from the ‘Holtermansmolen’ from Deventer (most probably built in 1640 as a polder mill) was used.

In 1990 the reconstruction of ‘De Ooievaar’ (the Stork) was completed . Since then it houses one of the seven remaining operational flour mills in the Netherlands. But on 31 August 2015 the mill burned down again. Eearly May 2018- after the reconstruction - 'De Ooievaar' was opened to the public again.

Nederland - Laag-Keppel, watermolen

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 08:53:12 +0000

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Laag-Keppel became city rights as ‘Keppel’ in the year of 1404. With about 500 inhabitants is one of the smallest cities in the Netherlands. Laag-Keppel is located in the so called Achterhoek on the river Oude IJssel between Doetinchem and Doesburg.

Since the 14th century Laag-Keppel has a watermill. The current mill was built in the 19th century and until 1945 it was in operation. From that year an electric motor was driving the grinder due to a lack of water. In 1968 a plan was made to grind the mill on its original way by hydropower. Therefore a small windmill - a so called ‘spinnenkopmolen’ - was transferred from the province of Friesland with the intention of lowering the water level in the mill pond. Although it doesn’t work properly, it offers a unique watermill-windmill combination in a very peaceful setting.

Main picture: watermill
PiP: windmill with mill pond

For more info about the mills (Dutch): keppelsemolens.nl

Nederland - Sluis, ‘De Brak’

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 10:25:31 +0000

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In the Middle Ages Sluis - a walled city - had a dozen mills. The only remaining windmill is‘De Brak’, named after a French breed 'Braque', a hunting dog always running with his nose in the wind.

The mill was built in 1739 and was the first in the region made of stone. The upper part of the smock mill can be put into the direction of the wind, which is called ‘kruien’ by the miller. From the stage one has a magnificent view over the city, the ramparts and further afield.

During World War II ‘De Brak’ was severely damaged; in 1950 began the reconstruction. The mill is now working as ever and is still used for grinding grain, which can be purchased in the mill store. ‘De Brak’ - located in the heart of Sluis - can be visited.

More info (Dutch): www.molendatabase.nl/nederland/molen.php?nummer=917

Nederland - Cadzand, 'Nooit Gedacht'

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:49:41 +0000

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Approaching Cadzand one can not miss its windmill ‘Nooit Gedacht’ (English: have never thought) in the flat landscape of the most western part Zeelandic Flanders, as it is a so called ’beltmolen’. A ‘belt’ is a man made hill. ‘Nooit Gedacht’ is - as often mills do - visually dominating the scenery.

An older mill - de Kat - on the same spot burned down in 1897 and already one year later the present mill was built. During the liberation of Zeelandic Flanders in World War II the mill had severe damage. In 1974 the inhabitants of Cadzand were alarmed by a huge fire in the mill (in the meantime used as restaurant and bar). But again the mill was restored and opened again May 1977.

Since that moment it is used again as a flour mill. ‘Nooit Gedacht’ is open for public on Sunday afternoon and during summer season also on Wednesday afternoon.

More info (Dutch): www.molendatabase.nl/nederland/molen.php?nummer=868

Nederland - Nijetrijne, De Rietvink

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 16:26:21 +0000

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The province of Friesland in the Netherlands had till about 1850 more than 2.400 of windmills. There are only 124 left; most of them go back to the years between 1850 and 1900. Modern technology and machines has made them redundant.

One of the most beautiful located polder draining mills is ‘De Rietvink’ on the banks of the ‘Jonker (or Helema) Vaart’ and at the edge of a nature area and former peat extraction area the ‘Rottige Meente’.
The ‘Rietvink’ is an octagonal smock mill and was built in 1855. It served until 1964 as a polder draining mill, when it became a holiday home. The mill was restored in 2009/2010 and since June of that year ‘De Rietvink’ can be used again.

The mill is open for visitors and has a lovely teagarden. Next to the mill lies an old lock to the river ‘De Scheene’.

Nederland - Staverden, watermolen

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:30:22 +0000

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The watermill of Staverden is located on the place of a former flour mill along the Staverdense Beek. The oldest flour mill on Staverden dates back to 1307. The mill was demolished in 1923 and two years later replaced by the present farmhouse. The waterway was restored in 1989 by a provincial foundation for preservation nature and cultural heritage called ‘Het Geldersch Landschap’, the present owner of the mill. In 2000 a small generator was attached to the waterwheel in order to generate some green electricity for the surrounding buildings.

Nederland - Hattem, De Fortuin

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:56:42 +0000

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Hattem - a small, but old, city on the Veluwe - has had its own flour mill ever since the Middle Ages, which was very important. Whenever a city in former ages was besieged, the food supply was not supposed to be at risk. ‘De Fortuin’ (The Fortune) was (and is) located within the city walls of Hattem

‘De Fortuin’ is a so called smock mill. In 1808 the mill was blown down by a severe storm and most probably rebuilt in 1816. In 1852, according to a plaque above the entrance door, it became its brick base. In the 20th century the mill was out of use for many years. In 1970/71 it was completely restored and nowadays it is used again for grinding wheat and can be visited on Saturdays.

More info (Dutch): www.molendefortuin.nl

Nederland - Arcen, Wijmarsche Watermolen

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 17:46:08 +0000

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The Wijmarsche mill belonged to the estate of the Castle of ‘Heerlycheit Arcen’ and was already mentioned in documents in the year of 1498, although it then was located on a different place. Two centuries later, the mill was affected by the ravages of war and demolished in 1677. Rebuilding of the mill took place the same year on its present location.

Originally the mill building had two floors; the grain mill was located in the northern part and in the southern was an oil mill, having each their own water wheel. Early 19th century the building was extended with a third storey, executed in skillfully masonry.

In the years of 1881 – 1882 the oil mill disappeared and the flour mill was renovated again. In 1917 the mill was closed, due to strong competition from industrial mills. The building was severely damaged in World War II and fell into a ruin. The heirs of the last owner tried to restore the mill in the fifties, but due to the poor condition it failed.

In 1978 a foundation (Stichting Het Limburgs Landschap) took over the mill and in collaboration with local initiatives the restoration of the ‘Wijmarsche Watermolen’ Arcen was accomplished. In 1993 the mill could be used as a corn mill again. Nowadays the mill is leased to ‘Graanbranderij de IJsvogel’ (an alcohol distillery) and can be visited.

More info about the mill (Dutch): waterradmolens.nl/LimburgN/Arcen.htm
More info about the distillery (Dutch): www.ijsvogel.com

Nederland - Harderwijk, De Hoop

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 20:16:47 +0000

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The history of the ‘De Hoop Mill’ in Harderwijk can be traced back to 1621, when the first mill was built. The original mill, located at a different location, burned down in 1969. The restoration - on its present location at the old ‘Vissershaven’ (Fishermen’s harbour) - started in 1992, when an old mill structure was purchased from the eastern town of Oldenzaal. This mill originally came from Weesp and was built in 1773.
‘De Hoop’ (the Hope) was rebuilt and the wings turned again in the year of 1998. A year later the mill was officially reopened and is now open for visitors.

More info (Dutch): www.harderwijksemolen.nl

Nederland -Diepenheim, Den Haller

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 10:16:21 +0000

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Watermill Den Haller is most probably the oldest still existing watermill in the Netherlands and the only remaining mill in the village of Diepenheim. It was first mentioned in the year of 1169. In 1331 Jan van Diest , bishop of Utrecht, bought the mill as part of the domain of Diepenheim . In the 18th century the mill was owned by the city of Deventer. The city council sold the mill in 1870 to Jan Hallers, who already had been the miller for many years, and became its present name “Den Haller”. It is now owned by a local foundation.

Watermill Den Haller is situated along the Diepenheimse Molenbeek in a protected rural area. It is a so called undershot mill and has three sets of millstones. The mill is open for visitors many days a week and is still used as a flour mill.

More info (Dutch):
www.molendatabase.nl/nederland/molen.php?nummer=787
www.watermolendenhaller.nl

Nederland - Woudrichem, "Nooit Gedagt"

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:38:28 +0000

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Flour mill "Nooit Gedagt" is standing on one of the bastions of the fortress of Woudrichem.

Originally the mill was built in the year of 1682 and was destroyed during World War II. "Nooit Gedagt" was rebuilt and reopened in 1996.

Woudrichem itself is one of the official eleven Dutch fortress towns and its name ‘Walrichsheim' was already found in the year of 866. It became known as Woudrichem as from 1290, and could already be considered a town at that time, having a sheriff, aldermen and a council. It became city rights in 1356.

For another view of the same windmill: www.ipernity.com/doc/327263/28234661/in/group/100944

Nederland - Oploo, 'D'n Olliemeulen'

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 09:57:30 +0000

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'D'n Olliemeulen' - watermill along the stream the 'Vloet' in Oploo, province of Noord-Brabant. The mill is dating back to the year of 1725; nowadays this former oil mill is used as a flour mill.

Locals call the mill also 'Het watermolenken op het Peelbeexken'.
Very nearby you also will find a post mill called 'De Korenbloem'.

Nederland - Pieterburen, 'De Vier Winden'

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:19:40 +0000

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The present windmill 'De Vier Winden' (The Four Winds) is dating back to 1846.
The mill is still used as a flour mill, but nowadays operated by volunteers.

Nederland - Loenen, Middelste Molen

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 16:51:51 +0000

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'De Middelste Molen': old water mill along the Voorsterbeek or Loenense Molenbeek. The mill already started in the year of 1622 producing paper and still is a small, but working paper factory. It is the only authentic paper mill in the Netherlands.