Moulin Lindekemale, Historic watermill in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium
The Moulin Lindekemale is a former mill beside the Woluwe River in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, built with a large wooden water wheel and traditional stone walls from the medieval period. The building sits at the northern edge of Malou Park and now operates as a restaurant.
The mill was first mentioned in 1129 and belonged to the feudal lords of the area before later passing to the Norbertine Abbey of Park le Duc near Leuven. This transfer shows how religious institutions controlled important production sites in the Middle Ages.
The building shows how work here changed over time: in the Middle Ages grain was ground into flour, while later the focus shifted to making paper. This shift reflects the economic changes that shaped Brussels.
The site is located within a park and is easily accessible with clear access from the park grounds. Visitors should note that the building now operates as a private restaurant and therefore is not open to all areas.
The building is one of only two remaining watermills in Brussels and received protected heritage status in 1989. Its rarity makes it an important witness to the city's industrial past.
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