Ramber's Walk: 2010-02-07: Xemxija, Mistra and the Underground Flour Mill (Historical)
The highlight of this circular walk is a visit to the underground flour mill in the area, now scheduled as a Grade 1 national monument. This is one of seven underground flour mills constructed in the 1950s, during the cold war, as part of civil defence measures. The complex is entirely cut into the rocks, consisting of an entrance passage leading to the milling chambers, where the 80hp Petter-Fielding main drive engine and the milling machinery are placed. This mill is one of only two that are in working order, restored recently by volunteers and the local council. This will be a planned tour guided by people who are very familiar with the place and the machinery, and we are sure that it will be enjoyed by everyone who attends. The machinery will be run during our visit, something which is not done during normal visits.
Feb 7, 2010
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