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Watermill in Simpelveld, Netherlands
Bulkemsmolen
Bulkem's mill
Bulkemsmolen in 2010
General information
StatusRijksmonument (33588)
TypeWatermill
AddressBulkemstraat 43
Town or citySimpelveld
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates50°49′43″N 5°57′45″E / 50.8287°N 5.9626°E / 50.8287; 5.9626
Completed1774
DesignationsFarmhouse (1978-present)
Gristmill (1753-1978)
References
Database of Former Mills

The Bulkemsmolen (English: Bulkem's Mill) is a former watermill located on the Bulkemstraat 43 in Bulkemsbroek, Simpelveld, Netherlands. Built in 1753 along the Eyserbeek river, the watermill functioned as gristmill until 1978. Currently it functions as housing for a local farm.

The mill is a national monument (nr 33588) since 1967. Of the original mill only the millhouse, wooden overshot water wheel, of 3.9m diameter and 1.2m width, and the mill race remain.

Gallery of images

  • Bulkemsmolen
  • Upstream view Upstream view
  • Eyserbeek stream and former mill race Eyserbeek stream and former mill race
  • Former mill race Former mill race
  • Location of the wheel Location of the wheel

See also

Dutch Rijksmonument 33588 Categories: