Spoordonk Watermill

The Spoordonkse Watermolen is a watermill on the Beerze in Spoordonk. The mill was used as a hospitality venue and the grain mill can only be visited during Heritage Day.

The mill was mentioned as early as 1320, but it presumably existed even longer. It belonged to the former Castle Ten Bergh, which was located 100 meters to the south. Between 1649 and 1772, the mill gradually became independent of the lords of the castle.

Facade of the watermill. The facade features an advertisement: Wyers Oude Jenever. The text is an old advertisement. The mill is located by the stream De Beerze. The special thing about the Spoordonkse Watermolen is that it is built over the creek. The mill was originally a wooden structure. In 1868, the wooden body was surrounded by stone. The king's post and other components of the mill's equipment were preserved in their original state. Above the entrance door is a simple façade stone with the inscription AMDLC 1868.

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