The Zorgvlietmolen

The Zorgvlietmolen is a stenen beltmolen (stone belt mill) located in Molenbeersel, Belgium.

History

• The Zorgvlietmolen was constructed in 1919 to replace an earlier wooden sixteen-kant (sixteen-sided) upper mill.
• The new mill features a stone belt, which is a type of gearing system used to transmit power from the waterwheel to the grinding stones.

Architecture and Construction

The mill's design is characteristic of stenen beltmolens, with a square tower supporting a horizontal beam that carries the belt.

The belt is made of wood and features 16 wooden teeth.

The mill's construction materials include stone and wood.

Location

The Zorgvlietmolen is situated on Oudekerkstraat in Molenbeersel, Belgium, near the town of Kinrooi.

Current Status and Use

The mill is currently a working attraction, open to visitors.

It has been designated as a heritage site with a rating of 4, indicating its importance to Belgian cultural heritage.

Heritage Status and Preservation Efforts

The Zorgvlietmolen is listed on the Belgian Inventory of Monuments (Inventaris van Onroerend Erfgoed), which recognizes and protects culturally significant sites.

The mill's operator, OnroerendErfgoed, works to preserve the site for future generations.

Visiting Information

The Zorgvlietmolen is open to visitors and can be accessed at Oudekerkstraat in Molenbeersel, Belgium.

Notable Historical Events or Famous Millers

Unfortunately, no notable historical events or famous millers are recorded for the Zorgvlietmolen.

Technical Details

The mill features a single windmill vane and is powered by water from a nearby source.