Archaeological work at the former Sagrat Cor College, known as Les Monges Velles, in Vimbodí i Poblet, has led to the discovery of a section of one of the town's ancient medieval walls. This finding is part of the consolidation and restoration efforts for the building, which have also revealed remnants of an old medieval oil mill.

The project is a collaboration between the archaeology firm ABSIS S.L. and researchers from the GIRAS group at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). This archaeological monitoring is mandatory for the renovation of the property, designated as a Site of Cultural Interest (BCIL).

The discovery corroborates the hypothesis of researcher, art historian, and project architect Magda Saura Carulla, regarding the presence of medieval architecture beneath the school's foundations. The building, which ceased to be an educational center in 1980, was previously an oil press and mill linked to the monastery of Poblet, documented since 1216. The wall remains have been preserved under the current flooring, positively surprising the technical teams.

This find also revives the work of architect Ramon Salas i Ricomà, who in the early 20th century documented the visible historical structures before the college's expansions between 1902 and 1920. Specialists consider this discovery crucial for understanding the urban development of Vimbodí i Poblet and medieval towns in the Conca de Barberà region, as the walls shaped inhabited areas for centuries and bear witness to historical processes.

The restoration project, focused on roof consolidation, is funded with 90% from the Departament de Cultura de la Generalitat de Catalunya and the remaining 10% by the Ajuntament de Vimbodí i Poblet. Following the discovery, elements will be incorporated to showcase the archaeological heritage, such as a walkable glass panel allowing direct viewing of the medieval wall remains beneath one of the classrooms.