Watermill at Gennep
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The Watermill at Gennep (Dutch: Genneper Watermolen) is a watermill along the river Dommel, located on the Genneperweg 143 in Gestel, Eindhoven, in the province of North Brabant, Netherlands. First mentioned in the 13th century, the watermill burned down and was rebuilt in 1587.
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Watermill at Gennep | |
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Genneper Watermolen | |
General information | |
Status | Rijksmonument (14639) |
Type | Watermill |
Address | Genneperweg 143 5644 RS, Gestel |
Town or city | Eindhoven |
Country | Netherlands |
Coordinates | 51.423056°N 5.47°E / 51.423056; 5.47 |
Completed | 1587 |
Designations | Gristmill, oil mill, fulling mill |
References | |
Database of Mills De Hollandsche Molen |
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Vincent van Gogh lived nearby and made several paintings while in the area, including four paintings of the mill in 1884. The watermill was listed as a national monument in 1972.