Arenberg Mill

This is a water mill with two metal undershot wheels placed next to each other on the Dijle. Since the Middle Ages, the banmolen of the lordship of Heverlee stood there. Buildings and mill wheel are largely original.

The watermill at Arenberg Castle was probably rebuilt around 1636 on a watermill site known before 1286, which was then equipped with two waterwheels. Major repairs were carried out on the locks around 1722-23 and 1733-35, and images of the mill also indicate modifications to the mill building in the 18th century. Around 1875, the watermill underwent a facade restoration and extension according to the then prevailing views, under the direction of architect Claes. At the same time (1870-80), the mill was equipped with a new bluestone lock and two wooden waterwheels. The waterwheels were replaced by metal wheels at the end of the 19th century, and the locks were also modified in the early 20th century. In 1940, the mill was demolished and the mill was converted into a drawing room; externally the mill was preserved, as well as the lock and the two water wheels. Source and more information: inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/42570

The water mill at Arensberg Castle, makes the water of the Dijle circulate again...