Reg.Nr. 97/SP/41

The Granary of Campo de Criptana

The granary of Campo de Criptana, built in the 16th century and enlarged in the 18th century, consisted of two storeys and a large cellar. Used in the 20th century as offices for an agricultural union, it was provided with windows and balconies. In 1992 it was acquired by the ...
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Project details

Title:The Granary of Campo de Criptana
Entr. year: 1997
Result:Diploma
Country: Spain
Town: Campo de Criptana
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Agricultural building/structure
Former use:Granary; office building
Actual use:Museum
Built: 16th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Jesús Perucho Lizcano, Architect (Madrid -ES)
The Jury's citation: For the meticulous restoration by the local training workshop of a municipal grain store now used as a museum.
GPS:39°24'17.2"N 3°7'34.7"W
Web, Links:

www.campodecriptana.es/servicios/664-museo-municipal-el-posito

Description:
The granary of Campo de Criptana, built in the 16th century and enlarged in the 18th century, consisted of two storeys and a large cellar. Used in the 20th century as offices for an agricultural union, it was provided with windows and balconies. In 1992 it was acquired by the Town Council and converted into a municipal museum. The building was totally renovated: paying much attention to re-using salvaged materials, the roof was taken down and re-constructed, the walls were renovated, woodwork, stonework and ironwork were restored and all technical installations were renewed. The project was carried out by a newly created workshop school.