The watermill dates from 1534 and is adjacent to the St. John's Gate and the first west gate building. It consists of traditional brick and sandstone. Today it is a busy brasserie.

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November 29, 2025

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Abbot Ambrosius van Engelen built the watermill in 1534, at the same time as the core of the current Sint-Janspoort gate.

Behind the mill, which was built in traditional brick …

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November 1, 2023

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Each abbey took care of its own maintenance, a mill was part of this.

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