Azenha de Paderne - Paderne, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 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
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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

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