Azenha de Paderne - Paderne, Portugal
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Torgut
N 37° 09.437 W 008° 12.134
29S E 570836 N 4112618
Around this old medieval watermill in Southern Portugal several millstones can be seen.
Waymark Code: WM13RA8
Location: Faro, Portugal
Date Posted: 02/08/2021
Views: 1
The Azenha de Paderne was originally built during the Arab period (8th - 13th centuries. It was associated with the nearby castle.
Nowadays it's own by a private individual but access is allowed and in fact a hiking trail passes here. Around the old building there are several millstones, some used as picnic tables, others just there, for exhibit purposes.
Type of mill: Water Mill
What did this millstone make?: Probably wheat
Status of Stone: Public Display
Website containing relating information: [Web Link]
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