Šarochův mlýn Water mill

Welcome to the picturesque Lasenica. You are standing right in front of a unique historical landmark, which is Šarochův mlýn, situated on the banks of the picturesque river Nežirka in the district of Jindřich Hradec. Take a moment of this first impression and let yourself breathe the atmosphere of a place where the power of flowing water combines with the human art of centuries. The water is lazily flowing through the trough and you are looking for a building that remembers decades and centuries of transformation.

Let us dive together into the origin and historical context of this remarkable place. Šarochův mlýn has very deep roots, the origin of which probably dates back to the Middle Ages. A number of building elements attaching to this respectable age, which have been preserved until today. Over the centuries, the object has been undergoing continuous development, adapting to the needs of its time, changing and evolving. Originally this mill formed one solid operation along with the saw and the whole complex was powered by four water wheels on the bottom water.

Now pay attention to the architecture itself. Try to take a closer look at the facade and the details you have in front of you. One of the most valuable elements you can admire is the preserved Gothic portal entrance from the yard in the residential area. This portal is a silent witness to the medieval beginnings of the construction. When you enter the interior with your thoughts, the hall breathes upon you in the year one thousand eighteen hundred twenty-two, to which the installation of the historical floor ceiling of the hall binds. The architecture here tells a story about how ancient construction techniques have become associated with later modifications.

When we think about the key milestones associated with this place, we find ourselves at the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries when the mill underwent a major technological transformation. The year of a thousand and nine hundred and nineteen brought great progress in the form of the installation of the first modern Francis turbine with twenty-two kilowatts of power. Several years later, in the year one thousand nine hundred twenty-six, the second Francis turbine with the same power of twenty-two kilowatts added to it. These modern technological additions from the first half of the twentieth century show that the miller kept up with the times and used the most modern technique for more efficient grinding.

There are interesting stories and fates hidden here. Šarochův mlýn is generally protected as an important monument because it became a real cultural monument of the Czech Republic in the year one thousand nine hundred ninety-one. This recognised its unbiased value for the whole cultural heritage. And the story doesn't end there. A few years later, in the year one thousand nine hundred ninety-six, there was an admirable achievement, namely the restoration of the historic Francis turbines. This has brought the power of water back to the historical mechanism for decades.

The interesting thing that will certainly impress every lover of technology and history here is the connection of the original medieval structure of the building with these modern technological supplements from the first half of the twentieth century. This is a rare example of how the old milling craft can be preserved and enriched by the advanced technical progress of its time.

We hope you enjoyed the tour of the exteriors and the perception of genius loci Sharon's mill. Thank you for your attention, I believe that you will enjoy Lasenica and its surroundings on the river Nežirka even more, and I wish you the beautiful rest of the day on your next tour of history. Goodbye.