The Pozo Martín Culvert is a hydraulic infrastructure of the Canal de Castilla located in the municipality of Castromocho (Palencia), at kilometer 127.500, within the Campos Branch and in the section between Lock 1 of Campos and the Castromocho Bridge. Its importance lies in its specific function within the canal system: to allow the evacuation of water and the proper continuity of the hydraulic route without interfering with the stability of the main channel.
Unlike other canal structures built of stone, this culvert is constructed from cast iron pipes, a material that reflects the incorporation of industrial solutions into the Canal de Castilla’s hydraulic system. This type of conduit, buried and barely visible, is designed with a primarily functional approach, intended to efficiently manage the flow of water beneath the canal and ensure its long-term proper operation.
For visitors, the Pozo Martín Culvert offers a complementary perspective on the Canal de Castilla, inviting them to discover those less visible but essential infrastructures. Integrated into the open landscape of Tierra de Campos, it allows one to understand how the canal relied on a network of simple and effective technical solutions that made its daily operation and adaptation to the terrain possible.
