The mill was ordered constructed in 1403 by D. Nuno Álvares Pereira, owner of many of the lands along the shores of the Tagus estuary in Seixal.

[1] In 1752, the mill was remodelled, but on 1 November 1755, the Lisbon earthquake resulted in damage to the structure.

[1] By 1980, the mill was acquired by the municipal authority, where it was reconstructed and remodelled, becoming integrated into the Ecomuseum of Seixal, when it opened in 1986.

[1] The main facade is oriented to the west, ending in gables and arched portal, framed in cornices forming an angle in the centre.

[1] This portal is adorned by three concentric circles, being surmounted by cartouche with the inscription "DE ANNO 1752".