Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory
District: Coimbra > Oliveira do Hospital > Penalva de Alva
It is located in Penalva de Alva, in the parish of Penalva de Alva and São Sebastião da Feira, in the municipality of Oliveira do Hospital, district of Coimbra, Portugal.
It is classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1933, standing out for its historical and architectural value.
It dates back to the 16th century and is a typical example of the pillories erected after the granting of the Manueline charter in 1516.
, Base: Composed of a platform of four quadrangular steps.
, Column: Features a shaft that starts square at the base and transforms into octagonal. The column is crowned by a capital.
, Capital: Formed by astragalus, a bulging truncated conical basket, and an octagonal abacus.
, Finial: A tall, spiraled pinnacle, with an iron flag at the top, possibly with a stylized cross.
Penalva de Alva, formerly known as Penalva de São Gião, was an independent municipality before becoming a parish of Oliveira do Hospital. The pillory is a testament to its former autonomy and is located in front of the old Town Hall.
According to a note from the City Council, the current stone pillory replaced a previous one made of wood, a common practice until the 16th century.
This pillory not only marks the former administrative importance of the locality but is also a typical example of Manueline architecture in Portugal.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelourinho_de_Penalva_de_Alva
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.335000852765056,-7.830177759215795
Coordinates DMS: 40°20'6.0"N 07°49'48.6"W
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