Pillory of Rosmaninhal

Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory

District: Castelo Branco > Idanha-a-Nova > Rosmaninhal

Location

The Pillory of Rosmaninhal is located in the parish of Rosmaninhal, in the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, in the district of Castelo Branco, Portugal.

Historical Classification

This monument is classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1933, standing out for its historical and cultural importance.

Ancient Origins

It is believed that the Pillory was built around 1510, coinciding with the granting of the Manueline charter to the town.

Imposing Structure

The Pillory has a circular base with three steps, upon which stands a spiral column. The base is decorated with half spheres and ropes, giving it a unique visual.

Heraldic Details

At the top of the Pillory, there are four faces with heraldic motifs, including the royal arms, the armillary sphere and the Cross of Christ, which are important symbols of Portuguese history.

Characteristic Weather Vane

At the top of the structure, a spherical cone adorned with half spheres supports an iron weather vane with a small flag, adding an interesting visual element to the monument.

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

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