description Collse Watermolen Overview
The Collse Watermolen is a historic watermill situated on the Kleine Dommel river near Eindhoven in the North Brabant province of the Netherlands. The current structure was rebuilt in 1681 and historically functioned as both a grist and oil mill. The site is notable for being the subject of several paintings created by Vincent van Gogh in 1884 during his time living in the nearby village of Nuenen. Restored to operating condition, it stands as an example of 17th-century Dutch hydraulic and industrial engineering.
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Where is Collse Watermolen, and which river powers it?
Collse Watermolen is in the 't Coll area of Eindhoven, in North Brabant, Netherlands. It is an undershot watermill on the Kleine Dommel, as described by the [mill's official site](https://www.collsemolen.nl/topic/index.html).
Why is 1681 an important year for Collse Watermolen?
The current mill structure was rebuilt in 1681 after a fire around 1680. The site itself is older and is documented as a mill location as early as 1337, so 1681 refers to the rebuilding of the present structure rather than the first mill.
What did Collse Watermolen produce?
The complex historically operated as both a gristmill and an oil mill, using two water wheels. Separate sluices allow the grain-milling and oil-pressing sections to work at the same time, a combination the mill foundation describes as unique in the southern Netherlands.
Did Vincent van Gogh paint Collse Watermolen?
Yes, Vincent van Gogh painted the mill in 1884 while living in nearby Nuenen. The municipality of Eindhoven has owned the mill since 1960, and its grain-milling section was restored in 1975.
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