The Spanish Mill of Enquin-les Mines was built around 1635 on the banks of the river that crosses the village: the Lacquette.
It was a mill that made flour until 1938. Then it produced grinding of food for the
livestock.
Today, it is no longer used to grind cereals, but it is still called "Spanish Mill", or "Harchy Mill" after its owner.
It was bought in 1973 and transformed into a house in 1974. All that remains of the original building is the north gable (17th century), and also a porch.
The waterwheel is still in place, but it no longer turns. There is also the dam, which forms a pretty waterfall. A turret has been added on the river side.
It is a very beautiful house with a beautiful garden in which you can see a stone fountain.
Source: cm2enquin.weebly.com/uploads/4/0/4/8/4048452/defi_intenet_enquin.pdf

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