Bulkemsmolen


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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.

Bulkemsmolen

Bulkem's mill

Bulkemsmolen in 2010

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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
Completed1774
DesignationsFarmhouse (1978-present)
Gristmill (1753-1978)
References
Database of Former Mills

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.

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  • Bulkemsmolen
  • Upstream view

  • Eyserbeek stream and former mill race

  • Former mill race

  • Location of the wheel

See also

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Dutch Rijksmonument 33588