The industrial heritage of Farinera de la Trobada

The water-powered mill at Montferrer, or Farinera de la Trobada, is a piece of history transformed into a museum after restoration work. Built in 1911 on the site of an 1868 mill, it was part of the local economy and a trade hub until new technologies for milling grains made it less competitive in the 1960s. The mill's structure didn't allow for necessary modifications, leading to its closure in 1963.

There are 26 main machines in the mill, along with belts, gears, and chains. The machinery functioned with hydraulic energy and is made of wood, metal, and rope. The wood used in the conduits and machines is from Flanders and Melis. The tanks and pipes are also worth a look to understand the milling process and appreciate their good condition.

The Farinera de la Trobada is a museum of industrial heritage and a testament to the agricultural past of the region. While the Comunitat de Regans del Rec dels Quatre Pobles - a community of farmers from Anserall, Castellciutat, Montferrer, and Adrall - promoted the construction of the mill, they do not own it. The restoration work was promoted by the Consell Comarcal de l'Alt Urgell as part of the Ruta dels oficis d'ahir.

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