Dammühle, Watermill in Wehrshausen, Germany.
Dammühle is a watermill near Marburg built from stone and featuring traditional mill characteristics. The building uses a water channel to generate power and shows how millers once processed grain.
The mill dates to 1381 and was an important place for grain processing in the area. It retained its function and was adapted over the centuries to meet changing needs.
The mill shows how important water power was to life in this region and how people refined their techniques across generations. Visitors can see how the structure fit into the landscape and what role it played in local daily life.
You can reach the mill best on foot or by bicycle using the local paths connecting Wehrshausen to Marburg. The surroundings are flat and easy to access, with plenty of space to explore the site and the nearby water area.
The original stone base and water channeling system still come from the 14th century and show how durable this old construction is. Many visitors hardly notice that modern changes were added later while the core structure remains older.
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