Patrimonio, Minería y Rutas en el Valle de Alcudia y Sierra Madrona (Ciudad Real)

Abstract

The main aim of this article is to analyze the territorial heritage linked with mining activities through the preparation of a specific route in the Valley of Alcudia-Sierra Madrona territory. To this end, the information provided by the Association for the Sustainable Development of the Valley of Alcudia and Sierra Madrona has been very helpful, along with a review of bibliographical sources and fieldwork. Results are summarized in the characterization of the mining heritage of the region, the inclusion of leading resources in the Mining Route, and its complementarity with other routes (Route of the Cave Paintings, Route of Transhumance, etc.). We propose, in addition, to make good use of the synergies offered by other nearby mining areas in the elaboration of a route of greater entity that would also integrate Almaden, recently declared a Heritage Site of Humanity, and Puertollano, both in the province of Ciudad Real (Castilla-La Mancha).