The Cathedral's Waterwheels: Aceñas de Pinilla

Nestled on the banks of the Duero river, in the vicinity of the city of Zamora, lies a collection of three watermills known as Aceñas de Pinilla, or Aceñas del Cabildo. These mills were owned by the cathedral cabildo of Zamora from the 16th century until the 19th century.

The leasing of the milling provided extra income to the cabildo. The operation of the mills was carried out by a diversion toward a dam or weir which, in turn, channeled the water toward the bolonera.

Since the late 20th century, they have been private property and are integrated into a bar-restaurant.

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