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Nederland - Vorden, Watermolen Hackfort

The Watermolen Hackfort (Hackfort Watermill) is located on the estate Hackfort, close to the castle of the same name. The undershot watermill was first mentioned in the year 1442, while the current square stone building was built around 1700. The mill is equipped with a water wheel with blades and is powered by water from the Hackfortse Beek. The water wheel drives millstones to grind grain. The water mill also supplies electricity to the electricity network.

In 1952 the mill was shut down due to the poor condition of the wheel and building. At that time the stream also contained too little water to power the mill. In 1981, the estate (with castle and mill) came into the hands of the Natuurmonumenten (a Dutch society for preservation of nature monuments) and was refurbished. After the water board had ensured that sufficient water flowed through the Hackfortse Beek, a new water wheel was installed in 1998.

Since that moment the mill has been in use. Volunteer millers are sawing wood and grinding grain for cattle feed on hydropower. On Saturdays and on special occasions the mill is open to visitors.
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47 comments

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

A beautiful old-fashioned water mill. I love the reflection. I hope you have a great weekend. All the best, Joe
2 years ago

Annemarie said:

fantastic find
Wish you a good Friday and weekend!
2 years ago

Stephan Fey said:

HFF, Jaap!
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Gudrun said:

A well framed main photo and lovely PiPs! HFF and a good weekend!
2 years ago

LotharW said:

Toll, Jaap! *** Alle!
2 years ago ( translate )

Madeleine Defawes said:

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

William Sutherland said:

Wonderful series! Love the millstone in the PIP!
2 years ago

Guy Bacca (guybac) said:

Une belle série pour la présentation de ce moulin à eau + historique
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Mecklenburg-Foto (Re… said:

HFF und ein schönes WE !
2 years ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Beautiful mill series and an excellent main image, Jaap
HFF and a good weekend
2 years ago ( translate )

Malik Raoulda said:

Impeccable., Bien renseignée et admirablement partagée.
HFF et agréable fin de semaine paisible et reposante.
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Walter 7.8.1956 said:

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende Jaap!
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Fred Fouarge said:

HFF Jaap
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Nouchetdu38 said:

Beautiful series, the main photo being my favorite!!!!
2 years ago

Günter Diel said:

Sehr schön! Gruß Günter
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