Aronne Mill (Norcia)

History of the Aronne Mill

The mill was part of the holdings of the Angelini family, who owned several structures along the Fosso Campiano. Historical maps record it under different names. Over time it appears as the Mulino Angelini, the Mulino d'Abeto and finally the Mulino d'Aronne.

The miller Aronne Scorzoni worked there for a long time. After that period the building never went back into operation.

What to see at the Aronne Mill

What remains of the mill is a ruin. Some remains of the masonry can be glimpsed, partly covered by vegetation. It is neither a museum nor a building that can be visited inside: its interest lies in bearing witness to milling along the Fosso Campiano.

How to visit the Aronne Mill

The remains can be seen from the bridge or by going down onto the embankment. It is best to do so with care, because the vegetation partly hides the masonry and the ground can be uneven.

Where the Aronne Mill in Norcia is located

The mill is in the municipality of Norcia, in the Nera river basin, along the Fosso Campiano. The Fosso Campiano rises from various springs and runoff in the basin near the village of Campi.

Near the Aronne Mill

Those who want to learn more about the history of Norcia's mills can visit the Marcite area. These irrigated meadows cover a wide area right next to the walls of Norcia. Here stands the Museo dei mulini e delle marcite (Museum of Mills and Water Meadows), established in 2005 inside the Cecconi mill. This area was also hit by the 2016 earthquake. Before setting out, it is therefore worth asking about the current status of the museum.

Other ruins and ancient remains in the area are gathered on the page on archaeological sites in the Sibillini.