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Vredesmolen (Peace Mill) Klerken

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    Location: Houthulst, Diksmuide, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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    February 27, 2021

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    The Vredesmolen (also "Old mill", "Van Couillie's mill" or "Afgeschoten mill") is a former windmill in the Belgian village of Klerken (Houthulst). The former wooden grain and oil mill is …
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    September 17, 2022

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    The Peace Mill was a
    GERMAN LOOKOUT POST during the Great War and is definitely worth a visit.


    The Peace Mill, located in the sub-municipality of Klerken, is definitely worth …
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    April 18, 2023

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    In clear weather you have a view of the Heuvelland with the Kemmelberg etc. over the polders to the skyline of the coast.
    During WWI the mill was used by the Germans as a lookout post. During the final offensive this strategic location was recaptured by the Belgians on 29 September 1918. The mill ruin was preserved as a war memorial and in 2012-2013 restored and consolidated as a lookout tower.
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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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