Construction of mill 1571 (≈ 1571)
Date on structure.
1682
Changes in mechanisms
Changes in mechanisms 1682 (≈ 1682)
Date on a vertical axis.
7 juin 1988
Registration of the house
Registration of the house 7 juin 1988 (≈ 1988)
Protected facades and roofs.
17 janvier 1991
Mill classification
Mill classification 17 janvier 1991 (≈ 1991)
Full protection of the mill.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs of the house (Box A 82): inscription by order of 7 June 1988; Moulin, including its remaining mechanism (Case A 82): classification by order of 17 January 1991
Key figures
Meunier Pastre - Seventeenth century miller
Listed on an axis in 1682.
Origin and history
The windmill of Mourvilles-Hautes, built in 1571, is the oldest in southwestern France. Its structure, including a truncated tower, a double perron and swivel wooden wings, bears witness to ancient techniques. Its mechanisms, partially dated 1682, are exceptional in their seniority, with an inscription attributed to the Pastre miller. This mill, classified as Historic Monument, is associated with a miller's house and a second mill of the 18th century, unprotected.
The mill and miller's house were registered as early as 1988 and then classified in 1991 following ethnological research in Lauragais. These studies have highlighted the heritage importance of this site, particularly for its unique mechanical and architectural elements. The volige roof and milling systems, still partially preserved, illustrate the artisanal know-how of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Located in Mourvilles-Hautes in Haute-Garonne, this mill is a rare example of modern rural architecture. Its state of conservation and its successive protections bear witness to the industrial and agricultural history of Occitanie. The location, although documented, remains approximate, with an accuracy estimated at 7/10 depending on available sources.
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