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Nederland - Nunhem, Leumolen

October 2023 marked the 250th anniversary of the “Leumolen” (Leu Mill); counting from the time of its rebuilding in 1773. The mill is also known as St. Ursula's Mill.

There had been a mill at this location on the Leubeek for much longer. In 1461, a will first mentioned the “Leumolen” under the name “Molen aan de Leu”. It is possible that the mill had existed even much longer, with a charter mentioning a mill in Nunhem as early as the 13th century. The water mill from 1461 no longer exists; the loam mill was rebuilt in brick in the period 1771-1775. An oil mill was added to the existing grain mill. The mill house was completed in 1773, and the oil mill in 1775.

A major change to the mill took place in 1911 when the water wheel was replaced by a turbine. In 1956, “Staatsbosbeheer” - a Dutch government organisation for forestry and management of nature reserves - bought the water mill. During a restoration in 1960-1961, the water wheel returned.

After this restoration, only the grain mill was still in operation, but in 2008 the oil mill was also restored. The “Leumolen” is one of six water-powered oil mills in the Netherlands and the only one to house a flour mill and an oil mill under one roof.
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Nora Caracci said:

beautiful mil very well taken !
hFF and weekend !!!
2 years ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Remarquable et excellent partage bien renseigné
HFF et agréable fin de semaine.
2 years ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Looks to be plenty of water to power this interesting mill, Jaap
Thank you for the notes
HFF and a good weekend
2 years ago

Annemarie said:

beautiful image of your place
Happy Friday and coming weekend:)
2 years ago

David Slater (Spodde… said:

An interesting story about an interesting building Jaap. Nice photo. HFF and best wishes for the New Year.
2 years ago

Adele said:

This old mill looks so interesting! Great info as usual.
HFF Jaap
2 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle said:

A fine mill with history here. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
2 years ago

Percy Schramm said:

Fantastic looking mill. HFF, wishyou a fine weekend, Jaap !
2 years ago ( translate )

Trudy Tuinstra said:

heel mooi. HFF
2 years ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Da hast du einen sehr schöne Beitrag dieser Mühle zusammengestellt lieber Jaap,schön sind deine verschiedenen Perspektiven :))

Wünsche noch ein schönes Wochenende,liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 years ago ( translate )

TOZ said:

A super Image and pips Jaap love water wheels.
HFF have a great weekend.
TOZ
2 years ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes images de ce beau moulin !
Bon weekend. Amitiés
2 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

A great series with this water wheel, Jaap, HFF and have a good weekend
2 years ago

Erhard Bernstein said:

HFF Jaap!
2 years ago ( translate )

Stephan Fey said:

HFF, Jaap!
2 years ago ( translate )