Pillory of Algodres

Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory

District: Guarda > Fornos de Algodres > Algodres > Rancosinho

Location

Algodres Parish, Fornos de Algodres Municipality, Guarda District, Portugal.

History

Built after the granting of the charter by D. Manuel I in 1514.

Architecture

, Octagonal column with a quadrangular base.

, Octagonal capital decorated with rings and half spheres.

, Cage in the shape of an inverted pyramid.

, Resting on six octagonal steps.

, Cage roof supported by a central column and eight small columns, all ending in spheres and decorated with rings.

, Topped by a pinnacle.

Classification

Property of Public Interest since 1933.

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

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