Watermill of Oploo - Oploo
In 1516, the mill belonged to the Van Steenhuys family and the Oploo estate. The current mill building dates from 1725, with the extension from 1780. Over the course of time, the mill has been used as an oil mill, corn mill and peel mill. Because the stream has a modest water supply, the mill could only be used in the winter period when there was enough water. The purchase of a windmill in 1800 created greater operational reliability.
In 1944, the Rutten millers still ground grain for the bakers of eleven surrounding villages at the mill. After the liberation, the watermill was still used to grind grain until 1953. In 1969, the mill was restored and was used as a youth centre. Two kerbstones remain in the garden as a reminder of the former oil mill.
Watermill of Oploo
Watermolenstraat 2
5841 CT
Oploo
Contact details
T: +31 485-383551
E: info@dhm.nl
W: https://www.molens.nl/
| Opening hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Open only on the first Saturday of the month.
