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Watermill
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Pauline van der Waal
June 7, 2025
Hiking
This picturesque 13th century watermill, also known as the Elveriksmolen or Den Smackaert, is hidden along the Molenbeek between Wemmel and Meise. Once owned by court painter Barend van Orley and later by the noble de Beauffort family, the picturesque whitewashed mill house with its L-shaped layout still bears witness to its rich history. Although the wheel has fallen into disrepair, the location – close to the Meise Botanical Garden – remains an atmospheric reminder of centuries of mill heritage.
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•Dominiek Van Dooren
January 11, 2023
Hiking
The Amelgem Mill, also known as the Elveriksmolen, was one of the many watermills that the Grimbergen Abbey owned on the Molenbeek. The mill dates from the 19th century. Only here and there are a few older remains. The mill is no longer in use, but the whole is a beautiful piece of rural beauty that still attracts many artists.
(Municipality of Meise)
(Municipality of Meise)
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•Willem VS
October 11, 2020
Hiking
Water mill located in the extreme north of the municipality on the southern bank of the Molenbeek near the hamlet of Amelgem (Meise/Brussegem) and the domain of Bouchout (National Botanic Garden, Meise). The overshot type flour mill has a history dating back to the 13th century; the current buildings date from the 19th and 20th centuries, while retaining an older core in the mill house.
The watermill is dilapidated and the building is private.
molenechos.org/molen.php?nummer=1004
The watermill is dilapidated and the building is private.
molenechos.org/molen.php?nummer=1004
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