Pillory of Vila Velha de Ródão

Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory

District: Castelo Branco > Vila Velha de Ródão > Vila Velha de Ródão > Centro

Location

, Located in Largo 25 de Abril, in the center of Vila Velha de Ródão, municipality of Vila Velha de Ródão, district of Castelo Branco.

Classification

, Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1933.

Style and Period

, Built in Manueline style from the 16th century.

, Represents the municipal autonomy of that era.

History and Changes

, Originally located in the old Largo do Município (Municipality Square).

, Moved to its current location in the 19th century.

Monument Description

, Sculpted in granite.

, Composed of a square base of three steps and a round shaft.

, Crowned by a body with a prism and a quadrangular pyramid.

Decoration includes

, Cross of the Order of Christ.

, Armillary sphere.

, Shield of the royal arms.

, Local coat of arms.

Restored Components

, The plinth, the base of the column and the shaft were rebuilt in 1936, maintaining the original style.

, The finial is the only original part of the old pillory.

Cultural Importance

, Serves as a historical landmark and a point of reference in the locality.

, Attests to the autonomy and identity of the municipality in the Manueline period.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelourinho_de_Vila_Velha_de_R%C3%B3d%C3%A3o

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