Monumentc07196c6…f905Place of Remembrance

Bellermühle

Stone legacy of a historic watermill

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Mönchengladbach: First Steps10 pts

Mönchengladbach: Explorer25 pts

Mönchengladbach: Insider50 pts

The Bellermühle in Mönchengladbach-Odenkirchen was a watermill featuring an undershot water wheel along the Niers river. A stone memorial now serves as a reminder of its historical significance, crafted from stone and bronze.

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You're standing in front of a stone memorial, a tribute to the Bellermühle. This watermill once harnessed the power of the Niers river with its undershot water wheel. Crafted from stone and bronze, the memorial speaks to an era when mills like this were vital to the local economy. Notice the intricate details that reflect the industrial past of this site. A quiet reminder of the mill's significant role in the Odenkirchen community.