The Baggemolen was already mentioned in a census of 1683, but must be much older. The strip near the Baggemolen is possibly the earliest inhabited center of Wolvertem due to its altitude and the presence of water-rich sources. The water mill was a ban or forced mill where neighboring farmers were forced to have their grain ground.
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Dominiek Van Dooren

June 5, 2023

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The Baggemolen was already mentioned in a census of 1683, but must be much older. Due to its altitude and the presence of water-rich springs, the strip near the Baggemolen is possibly the earliest inhabited core of Wolvertem. The water mill was a ban or forced mill where the neighboring farmers were obliged to have their grain ground.
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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

July 21, 2025

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The Baggemolen is a grain watermill on the Molenbeek stream, first mentioned in 1683. The area surrounding the Baggemolen is considered the earliest inhabited settlement in Wolvertem due to its elevation and the abundance of water.
The watermill was a forced mill, or compulsory mill, where neighboring farmers were forced to have their grain ground.
Did you know: the saying "being under ban" originated here.

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