Watermill, Davydovka

The symbol of the village Davydovka Kirovohrad became watermill. Earlier in this place and gathered carts machines grind the grain from the whole region. But after decades of empty mill, and in autumn 2014 it began to dismantle.

History of the watermill

Start of construction of the mill in Davydivtsi accounts for 1911. In that year the owner purchased the estate in Davydivtsi and began to project construction.

Davydov meal was famous throughout the empire, it exported abroad. In 1914 and 1915 grits and flour supplied the needs of the Russian army.

The mill stopped using about 15 years ago. Since the building standing alone on the shore Yatran. Today, only one of the rooms used for dairies. Other gradually collapse.

How does the water mill

The majestic four-storied building made of brick, wall thickness reaches a meter. To date, most of the preserved buildings, there is a roof. In the middle of the remaining large wooden beams, which are the basis for covering floors.

Although Davydivkyy mill is in a state rescue, under certain costs it is still possible to renovate and equip a room in the museum.

In autumn 2014 Kiev company employees began to gradually dismantle extension, near the mill. It was located equipment, which fell and twisted water mill millstone.

How to get there

The village is located on the river Davydivka Yatran in Holovanivskyi district, 13 km from the district center. Nearby is the railway path that stretches from Golovanivs`k to Uman. Near the village is Polonyste station.

Also, a few kilometers from the village is the T1213 road that goes from highway R06. On this highway from the city of Pervomaisk drive to the intersection with that road and turn right.