Pillory of Monsanto

Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory

District: Castelo Branco > Idanha-a-Nova > Monsanto > Centro

Location

- Located in Largo da Misericórdia in Monsanto, in the parish of Monsanto e Idanha-a-Velha, in the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, district of Castelo Branco, Portugal.

History

- Built in 1510 during the renewal of the town's charter by D. Manuel I.

- Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1933.

Architectural Features

- Simple and robust structure with an orthogonal plinth.

- Column of circular section that rises from the plinth.

- Cylindrical top decorated with hemispheres, which was restored and returned to its original position in 1937 after being found in a nearby house.

Culture and Significance

- Represents an important historical landmark in the region.

- Testimony to the presence of the Portuguese crown in Monsanto in the 16th century.

- Point of interest for those who wish to explore local history and architecture.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelourinho_de_Monsanto

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