Fixed stone mill in Doze Ribeiras, Regional Road

Category: Civil Architecture > Windmill

District: Açores > Angra do Heroísmo > Doze Ribeiras > À Igreja

Location:

This mill is located in the parish of Doze Ribeiras, part of the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo.

It is found in the area designated "À Igreja" (By the Church), near the Regional Road that crosses the locality, which facilitates its identification and access.

Architecture and Construction:

It is an example of a fixed-type windmill, a structure built entirely of stone, demonstrating the solidity of the island's traditional construction techniques.

Its form is that of a robust tower, designed to withstand the force of the wind and house the grinding mechanism characteristic of this type of mill.

Historical and Cultural Value:

This stone mill is a testament to the importance that grain milling had for the economy and subsistence of Azorean rural communities throughout the centuries.

It represents a cultural and technological heritage, evoking a period when daily life depended directly on natural resources, such as wind, to process the products of the land.

Element in the Landscape:

Integrated into the rural environment of Doze Ribeiras, the mill constitutes a visual landmark.

Its stone silhouette emerges in the surrounding scenery, contributing to the area's landscape identity and offering particular interest to those who travel through this part of Terceira Island.

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