Fixed stone mill in Santo Antão, Santa Rosa

Category: Civil Architecture > Windmill

District: Açores > Calheta > Santo Antão > Santa Rosa

Location:

This mill is located in the Santa Rosa area, an integral part of the locality of Santo Antão. This zone belongs to the municipality of Calheta, contributing to the landscape and identity of this geographical point.

Its position is situated within the characteristic environment of Santo Antão, allowing visitors to observe the local surroundings where this type of structure was, in times past, fundamental.

Stone Architecture:

The mill stands out for its robust stone construction. The use of this material gives it solidity and durability, being a striking feature of the region's traditional architecture.

Unlike other types of mills, this structure is fixed, meaning it does not have the ability to rotate its upper part to orient itself with the wind. Its shape and construction reflect the techniques and needs of a bygone era.

Historical Testimony:

This stone mill represents an important testimony to the agricultural past of Santo Antão and Calheta. Its existence recalls the times when the grinding of cereals was a central activity for the subsistence of local communities.

Visiting this site offers a glimpse into traditional work practices and the importance of mills in the daily lives of the inhabitants of yesteryear.

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