Assumburg, Grist windmill in Nieuw-Vossemeer, Netherlands.
Description
The Assumburg is an octagonal grain mill built on a brick foundation with a height of approximately 22 meters. A gallery at about 5 meters elevation allows visitors to observe the grinding mechanism and surrounding landscape.
History
The mill was built in 1780 as an oil mill in the Zaan region and relocated to Nieuw-Vossemeer in 1897. During the move, it was converted to process grain instead of oil.
Culture
The name references a medieval castle near Heemskerk, linking the mill to the area's older fortifications. This connection to historical structures remains visible in how locals and visitors understand the place.
Practical
Visits are available on Saturday afternoons or by scheduled arrangement with the Steenbergen municipality. Plan ahead if you wish to explore the interior and grinding mechanisms on display.
Did you know?
During the North Sea flood of 1953, the miller and his family perished while trying to survive the catastrophe. This tragedy remains part of the local memory of how vulnerable the region was to water disasters.
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