Fixed stone mill in Biscoitos, Canada do Moinho.

Category: Civil Architecture > Windmill

District: Açores > Praia da Vitória > Biscoitos > Canada dos Moinhos

Location

The mill is situated in the locality of Biscoitos, an area known for its landscapes of vineyards enclosed by stone walls and its proximity to the sea. It is specifically located in the area designated as Canada dos Moinhos (Path of the Mills), a name that evokes the historical presence of these structures in this rural zone of the municipality of Praia da Vitória.

Structure and Material

It is a fixed-type mill, built essentially from stone. The use of this material in its construction provided the necessary robustness to withstand atmospheric conditions and the passage of time, a common characteristic of the region's windmills designed for grinding.

The Mill's Role

Like most mills that dotted the Azorean landscape, this building had the primary function of grinding cereals. Its existence reflects the importance of agriculture and flour production for local subsistence and economy throughout several generations.

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