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There’s something special about the mill De Heidebloem. Like in any mill there are millstones. However, this mill has two pairs of millstones. One pair consists of blue, natural stone—most likely from the volcanic German Eifel region. The other pair has artificial stones, constructed in such a way that they sharpen themselves. De Heidebloem is located along the water of Verlengde Vaart in Erica.
The mill’s predecessor, …
There’s something special about the mill De Heidebloem. Like in any mill there are millstones. However, this mill has two pairs of millstones. One pair consists of blue, natural stone—most likely from the volcanic German Eifel region. The other pair has artificial stones, constructed in such a way that they sharpen themselves. De Heidebloem is located along the water of Verlengde Vaart in Erica.
The mill’s predecessor, a ground sailer built in 1877, burnt down under suspicious circumstances. The current mill was built in 1896. During the Second World War, a wooden rod broke off; milling continued with the remaining rod. After the war, the mill was shut down and fell into disrepair. In 1976 the advice was given to disassemble the mill and rebuild it at a new location. However, this advice was never followed, and after a large-scale renovation in 1977 and 1978, the mill went back into operation again—of course accompanied by a lot of celebration. Since that time, the mill has been called De Heidebloem. De Heidebloem is a so-called training or instruction mill that is used by milling students to master their trade.
Eight-sided smock mill with stage
