Already in 1301, a mill was mentioned on this location in the town of Tessenderlo. In 1336 Count Louis IV van Loon donated the mill to the Abbot of Averbode, who sold it again after only a few years. Over the passing years, the mill fell into disrepair and was the first time restored in 1590. In 1606 the mill was destroyed by a heavy storm, to be restored a second time in 1608.
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| Picture by Harry Fabel |
The standard, the small foot where the mill was built on was renewed in 1728, and the stake iron and spindle followed in 1751. It took till 1934 to build a completely closed structure under the mill. This was done by Emiel Luyten, after whom the mill was called after the modernization “The Luyten Mill”. He also installed an oat crush and applied streamlined blades which were later again removed.
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| Picture by Harry Fabel |
Emiel's son Georges sold the mill in 1981 to the municipality of Tessenderlo. The foundation “Molenvrienden” or "Friends Of The Mill" was founded and the mill was completely restored to be inaugurated in 1991. Since then, the mill has been operating regularly. Near the mill are a natural garden and a small chapel.
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| Picture by Harry Fabel |