Windmill De Korenaar
Formerly unimaginable without the Dutch landscape, today a unique sight that we must cherish. The authentic windmill is unique; it still grinds in a traditional way.
History of windmill De Korenaar
The Korenaar windmill is a round stone smock mill. Built in 1857, it served as a corn mill. It was built for J. van Esch-Merks. The Van Esch family was an important milling family in Oirschot and also owned the watermill in Spoordonk.
Until 1999, this mill was used for commercial purposes, although it also had an engine. This engine is still part of the mill. The engine was used when the mill was no longer operational. After extensive restoration work in 1976, the mill was once again operational.
We have given the surroun…
Formerly unimaginable without the Dutch landscape, today a unique sight that we must cherish. The authentic windmill is unique; it still grinds in a traditional way.
History of windmill De Korenaar
The Korenaar windmill is a round stone smock mill. Built in 1857, it served as a corn mill. It was built for J. van Esch-Merks. The Van Esch family was an important milling family in Oirschot and also owned the watermill in Spoordonk.
Until 1999, this mill was used for commercial purposes, although it also had an engine. This engine is still part of the mill. The engine was used when the mill was no longer operational. After extensive restoration work in 1976, the mill was once again operational.
We have given the surrounding outbuildings of our national monument a trendy new look. Next to the mill, there is a beautifully renovated café with a contemporary restaurant and a spacious terrace in the green. Where everyone is welcome five days a week, from Wednesday to Sunday, for a snack, a drink, a look into the mill, or maybe even to use as a unique party or wedding venue!
