Veelerveen

Veelerveen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌveːlərˈveːn]) is a linear village in the municipality of Bellingwedde in the Netherlands. It has a population of 590 and a total area of 430 ha (1.7 sq mi).

At the centre of the village the canals Ruiten-Aa-kanaal, Mussel-Aa-kanaal, and B.L. Tijdenskanaal come together and the three-way bridge Noabers Badde connects the canal banks.

Nieman's Mill (Gronings: Niemans Meuln) is a smock mill that was built in 1916. It has been listed as a national heritage site since 1972.

Map of Bellingwedde with Veelerveen in red

Map of Bellingwedde with Veelerveen in red

Nieman's Mill in 1969

Nieman's Mill in 1969

Sluice in the B.L. Tijdenskanaal with Nieman's Mill in the background in 2005

Sluice in the B.L. Tijdenskanaal with Nieman's Mill in the background in 2005

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