School of Mining and Industrial Engineering at Almadén
Ownership
Public
Institution
School of Mining and Industrial Engineering at Almadén
Local / Original ID Number
001.001.002.004
Type of Object
Built heritage - industrial
Description
Short description
Complete hydraulic mill used for grain grinding. Before it was moved to Almadén, it was on the bank of the Valdeazogues River (Almadén) and at the start of the 20th century it was moved to the town of Almadén to be transformed into an electric mill with the same grinding function.
Measures
Length: 4m; width: 2.5m; height: 2.5m.
Materials
Wood, iron, volcanic rock
Dating
Late 19th century
Author / Producer
Ferrera family
Illustrations
Original use
For milling grain
Present use
Museum item in the Historical Mining Complex of EIMIA
Original location
Bank of the Valdeazogues River
Present location
Interior patio of the School of Mining and Industrial Engineering at Almadén
STATE OF CONSERVATION
History of conservation:
As it was originally located next on the bank of a river, it had to be repaired and maintained over time until it was moved to EIMIA, where it received general maintenance to adapt it to its new use
Present state
good
Necessary activities:
Regular inspection and maintenance,
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