description Slagmolen Overview
The Slagmolen is a historic watermill located in the city of Genk in the Flemish region of Belgium. The current structure dates back to 1612 and was built on the site of a previous 1523 fulling mill, operating historically to press oil and grind grain. The mill is distinguished by its preservation, retaining a rare undershot wooden wheel and a wooden axle. Today, the building functions as a cultural center and restaurant while remaining a recognized part of the region's industrial heritage.
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Where is the Slagmolen watermill located?
Slagmolen is at Slagmolenweg 76 in Genk, in the Flemish region of Belgium. The protected site includes the mill building, waterwheel, sluice works, and milling equipment. [Belgian Heritage Inventory](https://inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/aanduidingsobjecten/2466)
How old is the current Slagmolen building?
The current mill dates from 1612 and was built on the site of a fulling mill established around 1523. That makes the site part of Genk's 16th and 17th-century industrial history. [Belgian Heritage Inventory](https://inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/aanduidingsobjecten/2466)
What did Slagmolen historically produce?
It first pressed oil from oil-bearing seeds and later also operated as a grain mill. Grain milling began in 1834, and the mill continued operating until 1955. [Belgian Heritage Inventory](https://inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/aanduidingsobjecten/2466)
Does Slagmolen still have a working waterwheel?
A new wooden waterwheel and mill shaft were installed in 1986 and 1987, allowing milling to resume. The mill is protected as a monument because its machinery and structure retain important industrial-archaeological features. [Belgian Heritage Inventory](https://inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/aanduidingsobjecten/2466)
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