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Slakmolen (Catsop)
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Slakmolen

The Slakmolen is a working watermill located in Maasberg, Catsop, Netherlands.

Overview

The construction year of the Slakmolen is not specified. The mill has been operational for centuries and is believed to date from the 17th century.

History

  1. The construction year of the Slakmolen is not specified. The mill has been operational for centuries and is believed to date from the 17th century.

Type and Original Purpose

The Slakmolen is an overshot watermill. Its original purpose was grain milling.

Current Status and Use

The Slakmolen is currently a working mill, still in operation today.

Architecture and Construction Materials

The mill's architecture features a traditional Dutch watermill design. The building is constructed from local stone and timber.

Location and Setting

The Slakmolen is situated near the Maas river in the town of Catsop. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rolling hills and farmland.

Heritage Status and Preservation Efforts

The Slakmolen is a protected historical monument in the Netherlands.

Visiting Information

The Slakmolen is open to the public for guided tours.

Notable Historical Events or Famous Millers

No notable historical events or famous millers are recorded for the Slakmolen.

Technical Details

The Slakmolen features one overshot wheel with a grinding stone.

Details

NameSlakmolen
CityCatsop
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates50.947296, 5.7578087
Current useworking mill
Accessibletrue
Guided tourstrue