Süßmühle, Historical watermill in Nordgoltern, Germany.
The Süßmühle is a two-story half-timbered structure built on a rubble stone base with sandstone facing, positioned beside the mill canal. The building retains the architectural features typical of mills from its era, with its framework and foundation designed to work with water flow.
The von Alten family received permission to build this mill in 1622 near the Mindische Heerstraße, which would eventually become Federal Highway 65. Modernization came in 1903 with turbine installation, followed by electrification during the 1950s.
The mill displays craft details like a millstone set into its base and mill motifs decorating the balcony railing, telling the story of its former purpose. These ornaments reflect how important mills were to the community.
The building is accessible from outside and clearly shows its mill architecture beside the visible mill canal. Visitors can view the craft details and timber framework from different angles around the structure.
The name Süßmühle comes from the Middle Low German word 'sûsen', meaning to rustle or rush, referring to the sound the mill made when operating. This sound-based naming directly ties the building's identity to its working machinery.
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