Cabeço Spring in Algodres

Category: Civil Architecture > Spring / Fountain

District: Guarda > Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo > Algodres > Fonte do Cabeço

Location

- Located in Algodres, part of the municipality of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Guarda district.

- Integrated in the Union of Parishes of Algodres, Vale de Afonsinho and Vilar de Amargo.

Historical Significance

- Medieval plunge pool.

- Noteworthy for the village's coat of arms present on the structure.

Architecture

- Composed of a plunge pool.

- Vaulted structure that protects the pool.

- The village's coat of arms decorate the keystone of the archway, reflecting the importance of the locality.

Cultural Significance

- Notable example of Portuguese civil architecture.

- Testimony to the administrative and historical relevance of the ancient settlement.