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Name: Toremansmolen/Smoutmolen/Steendonker Position: Wamperberg (road to Arendonk-Eindhoven) Arendonk Owner: Municipality Arendonk Construction year: 1809 Type: Octagon wooden mill Function: Corn and oil mill Interior: Two pair of artificial millstones and edge mill of bluestone Condition: Grind-capable Miller: Joseph Raeymaekers, R. Claessen Visiting hours: Each last Sunday of the month, from May to September, 14-17 hours and on appointment.
This octagon wind mill was set up in 1809, with components of a blown down stake-mill from the 15° centuries. The wings of these mill measure 13 meters. The combination of a grain and oil mills is rather unique. Now this mill has thus a museum function. Mill and museum are accessible in the months of May up to and including September and this each last Sunday of the month.
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