Fixed stone mill in Calheta, Cabeço da Forca.

Category: Civil Architecture > Windmill

District: Açores > Calheta > Ponta > Cabeço da Forca

Location

This windmill is located in the town of Ponta, part of the municipality of Calheta. More specifically, it is situated in the area known as Cabeço da Forca. Its elevated position in the local landscape offers a distinctive setting.

An Element of Local History

The fixed stone windmill at Cabeço da Forca is a remnant of an era when grain milling was fundamental to life on the islands. These windmills, powered by the constant force of the wind, represented a vital technology for rural communities and are today silent testaments to the labor and subsistence needs of bygone times.

Traditional Architecture

As a structure, this windmill is an example of the traditional architecture associated with this type of construction on the island. Its fixed stone base lends it solidity and durability, allowing the tower and internal mechanism (if preserved) to fulfill their function of grinding grain. It is a robust structure integrated into the landscape.

Scenic Setting

Its location at Cabeço da Forca positions the windmill at a point that can offer interesting views of the surrounding area. The surroundings, typical of the town of Ponta, combine natural elements with the discreet presence of urbanization, and the windmill structure adds a visual point of interest to this scenery.

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