Puurveense molen, Stellingmill in Kootwijkerbroek, Netherlands.
Puurveense Molen is a stellingmill featuring an octagonal wooden tower mounted on a three-story brick base. The structure houses operational grinding mechanisms that continue to process grain using traditional methods.
The original mill dating to 1857 was destroyed by fire in 1964, prompting a lengthy period before reconstruction efforts began. In 2015, rebuilding commenced using salvaged components from an 1880 mill known as De Vrees.
The mill functions as a gathering place where local residents connect and participate in community events throughout the year. Traditional grain-milling practices remain visible and practiced here, keeping the craft alive in daily use.
The mill is most accessible on Saturdays when the shop at ground level opens to visitors seeking fresh milled products. The location sits within Barneveld, making it reachable by local roads and accessible for those interested in observing working milling operations.
The rebuilding effort was a community project where residents purchased individual bricks to support the reconstruction. This demonstrates how deeply connected the mill remains to the people who live around it.
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