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22-Nov-2025 built 1802

Wissinks' Möl

Usselo, Enschede, Twente, Overijssel, The Netherlands view map

Wissinks Möl (1802) is a post mill. This is the oldest type of wooden windmill in the Netherlands, in which the entire wooden mill body rests on a central vertical spindle (the post) and must be turned as a whole to face the wind. Unique to this specific mill is that it has three floors instead of the usual two.
The founder, Jan Hendrik Wissink, wanted his own mill to serve the local farmers. Because neighbors feared that their free-roaming livestock would be struck by the rotating sails, Wissink installed the structure secretly at night. Eventually, he received permission, provided he placed a fence around the mill.
The mill was originally built to grind rye and other grains. Today, the mill is still fully operational, and volunteer millers grind grain there in a traditional manner.

The mill is a national monument.


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Nick Paoni25-Jun-2026 20:33
What a terrific piece of history.
janescottcumming25-Jun-2026 19:14
So great how these old mills are still working. Great information and photo. V
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography25-Jun-2026 12:16
Superb capture and story, Voted.
Gerard KOEHL25-Jun-2026 04:37
Ce vieux moulin est magnifique. V
Fong Lam25-Jun-2026 03:48
Excellent capture of this interesting mill and its description....V
joseantonio25-Jun-2026 02:40
very nice composition.V.
Dan Opdal25-Jun-2026 02:06
Great find and beautiful shot! V
Helen Betts24-Jun-2026 23:08
Fine shot of the mill, and an interesting narrative. V.
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