Outeiro Mill, Calheta de Nesquim, Outeiro

Category: Civil Architecture > Windmill

District: Açores > Lajes do Pico > Calheta de Nesquim > Canadas

Location:

This windmill is located in the Outeiro area, part of the locality of Calheta de Nesquim, in the municipality of Lajes do Pico. It is situated in the zone known as Canadas.

The name "Outeiro" suggests an elevated position, which often means the site offers views over the surrounding landscape of Calheta de Nesquim and the vast expanse of the ocean.

Presence in the Landscape:

As a traditional structure, the Outeiro Windmill is an element that punctuates the local landscape. Its silhouette contributes to the character of the area where it is located.

Its presence in Outeiro helps to identify this area and serves as a visual landmark for those exploring the region.

Historical Legacy:

Windmills represent an important chapter in the history of the Pico communities, linked to agricultural practices and the need to grind cereals. This windmill, as part of that legacy, testifies to the harnessing of natural resources, such as wind, by past generations.

Maintaining these structures preserves the memory of the traditional economic activities that shaped the island.

Traditional Structure:

A windmill, by its very nature, is an ingenious construction adapted to capture the force of the wind. Although exact characteristics may vary, Azorean windmills are recognized for their distinctive shape, often with a robust body and the iconic sails that move with the breeze.

Seeing a windmill like this allows one to appreciate the simplicity and functionality of traditional architecture geared towards production.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt