Pillory of Salvaterra do Extremo

Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory

District: Castelo Branco > Idanha-a-Nova > Salvaterra do Extremo > Centro

Location

Located in Salvaterra do Extremo, in the square in front of the Town Hall.

Historical Heritage

Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1933.

Construction Date

Possibly erected in 1510, during the granting of the second charter by King Manuel I.

Architectural Style

Represents a remarkable example of Manueline art.

Structure

Composed of a column supported on an orthogonal plinth with three steps.

Ornamented Capital

The octagonal capital is decorated with buttons and rosettes.

Distinctive Finial

The top is topped by a pyramid adorned with half spheres.

Symbolic Elements

On the faces of the finial are represented the national arms, the armillary sphere and the Cross of Malta.

Historical Significance

Refers to the historical and administrative importance of the region during the reign of King Manuel I.

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

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