Pillory of Alfaiates

Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory

District: Guarda > Sabugal > Alfaiates

History of Alfaiates

, Founded in the 13th century after the Reconquista.

, Initially integrated into the Kingdom of León.

, Definitively incorporated into Portugal after 1297.

Pillory of Alfaiates

, Located in the central square of the parish.

, Dates from the reign of D. Manuel I (16th century).

, Stone structure with a base of five circular steps.

, Smooth column with a circular section.

, Capital with circular molding and four arms in a cross.

, Presence of traces of shackle rings.

Architecture and Details

, Square platform to level the ground.

, Finial with a larger central piece and a wrought iron weather vane.

, Similarity to the pillory of Vila do Touro.

Cultural Importance

, Example of civil architecture from the Manueline period.

, Historical testimony of local administration.

, Point of interest for visitors to explore local history.

Sources: https://pt.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ficheiro:Pelourinho_de_Alfaiates_-_Portugal_(8660080275).jpg

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