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Pillory of Redondos

Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory

District: Coimbra > Figueira da Foz > Redondos

Location

, Located in the parish of Buarcos, municipality of Figueira da Foz, district of Coimbra, Portugal.

Architectural Description

, Dates from the 16th century, with a 16th-century style.

, Circular and octagonal base, rising over three steps.

, Simple column without many decorations.

, A parallelepiped-shaped top.

, Features small pinnacles on top.

, Carved coat of arms, opposite face with a shield, and the remaining faces smooth.

History

, Two pillories have existed in the parish of Buarcos since the 18th century, due to the annexation of the village of Redondos to Buarcos in 1794.

, Both were erected in the 16th century, in limestone, with similar style and size.

Cultural Significance

, Represents the history and heritage of the region.

, Example of 16th-century civic architecture in Portugal.

Classification

, Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1933.

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

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

Coordinates DD: 40.16586251062266,-8.877200025618295
Coordinates DMS: 40°09'57.1"N 08°52'37.9"W

Weather Redondos  Weather Redondos

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Sunday, 10
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Monday, 11
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