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Systems

Some systems implemented in the Convent of Christ structure reveal a modernity that still surprises us.
Some of the most important ones are here briefly described.

Territorial

The Order of Christ sustained its religious home, not only thanks to royal donations, but also through rents and privileges stemming from rural and urban properties owned all over the world. (...)
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Constructive

Footing foundations in the castle Rough stone masonry (general construction) (...)
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Hydraulics

WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS IN THE MONUMENT ENSEMBLE OF CHRIST'S CONVENT (...)
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Sanitary

DRAINAGE AND SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS IN THE MONUMENTS SET OF CHRIST'S CONVENT (...)
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Heating

In the corridors of the dormitory cells, they proceed to heating the air-box located between the dust keep lining and the coffered ceiling of the cells. (...)
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Lighting

At the heyday of monastic life after the works construction of the period of King John III, the Convent of Christ continued to depend on sunlight for the daily activities of its religious community. Thus, we can understand how the Scriptorium, as a place (...)
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Mechanical

No machinery or equipment used in monastic daily life has reached our times. In 1834, with the extinction of religious orders, all property goods of the Convent of Christ were alienated in favour of the Crown. Thus, like the artistic goods which became st (...)
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