There has been an abbey mill here with certainty since 1525, which ground the grain of the farmsteads of the Norbertines. Later, a stable for livestock, a barn, a bakery and a mill house were added to the yard. This ensemble of buildings is still intact today and is a unique example of a typical Kempen mill domain.

Today the 'miller' was on the domain, and we saw the blades of the mill actually turn.

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May 17, 2025

The Beddermolen used to belong to the abbey of Tongerlo, and is located a stone's throw away. The mill domain, which was created in the 15th century, is a beautiful example of the typical Kempen mill sites of the past, of which unfortunately not many remain. The domain, consisting of the wooden windmill, mill house, stable, barn and bakehouse, is therefore protected heritage. The location next to a grain field completes the picture.

Source: westerlo.be/nl/zelf-iets-organiseren/feestzalen-en-vergaderzalen/beddermolen-tongerlo

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May 17, 2025

In addition to the mill itself, there is the former Kempen mill yard that belongs to it. The whole has been renamed Domein Beddermolen today and enthusiasts can also spend the night there.

Something about the house: "A mill house with stable, barn and bakehouse was built in the 18th century near the mill. This ensemble of buildings and windmill is still intact today and forms an almost unique example of a typical Kempen mill domain."

More on kempenslandschap.be/nl/over-kempens-landschap/domeinen/industrieel-erfgoed/beddermolen

Those who want to stay overnight can find the possibilities and options on beddermolen.be

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