Moinho de Maré de Corroios

Tidal Mill of Corroios (Moinho de Maré de Corroios)
Tidal Mill (Moinho de Maré)
Official name: Moinho de Maré de Corroios/Núcleo do Moinho de Maré de Corroios do EMS
Country  Portugal
Region Lisbon
Subregion Península de Setúbal
District Setúbal
Municipality Seixal
Location Corroios
Architects Mateus Vicente de Oliveira
Style Medieval
Materials Basalt, Wood, Tile
Owner Portuguese Republic
For public Public
Easiest access Rua do Rouxinol
Management Instituto Gestão do Patrimonio Arquitectónico e Arqueológico
Status Property of Public Interest
Listing Decree 29/84; Diário da República, Série I, 145 (25 June 1984)

The Tidal Mill of Corroios (Portuguese: Moinho de Maré de Corroios/Núcleo do Moinho de Maré de Corroios do EMS) is a 15th century pluvial mill situated in the civil parish of Corroios, municipality of Seixal.

History

A profile view of the tidal mill along the estuary

The mill was ordered constructed in 1403 by D. Nuno Álvares Pereira, owner of many of the lands along the shores of the Tagus estuary in Seixal.[1] Following its construction the kingdom's constable donated the building to the Convent of Carmo, to whom he pertained.[1]

In 1752, the mill was remodelled, but on 1 November 1755, the Lisbon earthquake resulted in damage to the structure.[1] The 1767 recuperation of the mill began in 1767, directed by architect Mateus Vicente de Oliveira, the architect of the Casa do Infantado.[1]

In the 20th century, an eighth engine was installed to assist in the milling.[1] By 1980, the mill was acquired by the municipal authority, where it was reconstructed and remodelled, becoming integrated into the Ecomuseu of Seixel, when it opened in 1986.[1][2]

Architecture

The mill is located along the river in an isolated point along the Tagus estuary, using the small river arm to create a barrier, funnelling waters to floodgates that opened and closed automatically by tides.[1]

The building consists of two rectangular annexes, oriented longitudinally, that consist of a mill, warehouse and miller's residence, transformed into a temporary exposition hall.[1] These bodies are constructed over masonry foundation, into plastered and white-painted facades with exposed masonry corners.[1]

The main facade is oriented to the west, ending in gables and arched portal, framed in cornices forming an angle in the centre.[1] This portal is adorned by three concentric circles, being surmounted by cartouche with the inscription "DE ANNO 1752".[1] Above this are two windows with sills, lintel, framed by sash frames.[1]

References

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Mendonça, Isabel; Ferreira, Teresa (2012), SIPA, ed., Moinho de Maré de Corroios/Núcleo do Moinho de Maré de Corroios do EMS (IPA.00032849/PT031510050043) (in Portuguese), Lisbon, Portugal: SIPA – Sistema de Informação para o Património Arquitectónico, retrieved 6 May 2012 line feed character in |title= at position 71 (help)
  2. Ecomuseu Seixal

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Coordinates: 38°38′37″N 9°08′41″W / 38.6436°N 9.1448°W / 38.6436; -9.1448

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