CRuZ De La MoRiaNa
WHeRe THe WaTeR WoRKS

This cross, at the foot of the hill leading to the El Robledo sanctuary, is known as La Moriana. According to the tradition, it is quite possible that in this very spot was, until it was moved to the sanctuary a long time ago, the Cruz Bendita that is kept in one of the chapels in El Robledo, hence the reason for both crosses to be known by the same name.
As you can see, this place has plenty of water due to the existence of many springs and wells, which was the reason for many activities where water is essential being located here.
There are two washing places, one older than the other, where many generations did their laundry until the introduction of running water in the houses, which marked the end of this daily but tiresome task. Opposite them, there was an oil mill.

Water was also crucial for the work carried out in the municipal slaughterhouse, which was in this area throughout the 20th century, and whose traces can still be found in the climb towards the town. Another industry that thrived in this corner until the 1960s was a liquor factory. During October and November, they accumulated the pomace in deposits, and then it was distilled during the winter months. In this place there was also a vine shoot mill, to make fodder for the livestock.
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