Pillory of Azinhoso

Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory

District: Bragança > Mogadouro > Azinhoso

Historical and Geographical Location

, Located in the parish of Azinhoso, municipality of Mogadouro, district of Bragança, in Portugal.

Protected Heritage

, Designated as a Property of Public Interest since 1933, recognizing its historical and cultural importance.

Art and Architecture

, Dating back to the 17th century, the pillory of Azinhoso is a jurisdictional landmark in the 17th-century style.

, Built in granite, it exhibits a distinctive format with decorative details on the capital and finial.

, Structure composed of a cylindrical base, shaft, four cruciform arms, and a truncated cone finial.

Decorative Elements

, The capital has a concave frame adorned with bezants and an intertwined rope.

, To finish off, a small faceted pyramid and a button add elegance to the piece.

Historical Significance

, The pillory was a symbol of jurisdiction and local administration, marking power and authority.

Cultural Experience

, Visit the Pillory of Azinhoso to appreciate the unique architecture and decorative elements of the 17th-century period.

, Explore the historical atmosphere and imagine how this landmark was central to the local community.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ficheiro:Pelourinho_de_Azinhoso_-_Portugal_(15312061895).jpg

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt