On the terp and along the Linge, Deil reveals two sides: Flutscheune brings agricultural building history to life, while paths and nature watching draw attention to the landscape. Mills, a church interior and other historic traces complete the picture of the village.
Flutscheune on the terp
Flutscheune stands on a terp between a farm and the residence at Benedeneindseweg 10–12; the residence formerly belonged to the farm complex. The barn itself belonged to the extensive “Onder de Linde” farm complex. From an architectural-history perspective, it is considered a well-preserved and intact example; its elevated position on the terp is a defining feature.
Inside are six anchor-beam trusses with wooden pegs. This brings two aspects of the architecture together: its elevated position and its interior construction.
Landscape and nature watching
The partly public Waardsche Blok is used by walkers and cyclists. Higher riverside levees lie near the walking area; lower-lying basins are located south of Deil. From the Appeldijkje, a meadow on the banks of the Linge offers an opportunity to watch geese and other waterbirds.
Routes through Deil and the Betuwe
The Bloesemroute passes through Deil and along the Appeldijk; it follows the Linge and runs through the Betuwe’s fruit-growing areas. It also connects the circular routes of Tricht, Appeldijk, Mariënwaerdt, Beesd and Deil. Please note that a large part of the Bloesemroute is closed to cars and motorcycles. Check the current route and conditions before setting out.
The Peddelroute highlights the landscape around Molen De Vlinder as a rewarding photo opportunity; check water and route conditions before setting out. When choosing between the two routes, their different focuses are worth noting: the Bloesemroute is described by its course and the circular routes it connects, while the Peddelroute draws attention to the landscape around Molen De Vlinder as a photo opportunity.
Mills and architectural history
A mill has stood at the site of Molen De Vlinder since 1650. The tall grain mill Molen De Vlinder on the Appeldijk by the Linge dates from 1913. The church interior at Deilsedijk 25 is a five-bay building with a gabled roof between gable walls; it is covered with blue, improved Dutch tiles. The De Brouwerij farmstead probably dates from 1796 and has a hipped roof covered with thatch and tiles.
As an architectural comparison, a five-bay church interior with blue roof tiles stands alongside a farmstead with a thatched and tiled hipped roof; the dating of the farmstead remains uncertain.
Historic traces
At the former Huis Bulkestein, the gate pillars date from 1620; they are decorated with bands of natural stone and wall anchors. Most of the moat surrounding Huis Palmestein has been preserved. Kasteel Bulckenstein fell into disrepair towards the end of the 18th century and was demolished in 1788. It is part of the Kastelenroute West Betuwe 1: Lingeroute; check the route details before setting out.
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