Pillory of Vale de Coelha

Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory

District: Guarda > Almeida > Malpartida e Vale de Coelha > Vale de Coelha

Historical Origin

, Built between the 14th and 15th centuries.

, Represents the former judicial and administrative authority of the parish.

Architecture and Details

, Octagonal structure with an inverted truncated pyramidal capital.

, Ends in a pillar crowned by a sphere.

Cultural Significance

, Historical witness to the times when Vale de Coelha possessed judicial autonomy.

, Reflects the importance of the parish linked to the Monastery of Santa Cruz de Coimbra since the 12th century.

Historical Context

, Belonged to the Monastery of Santa Cruz de Coimbra since the 12th century.

, It is supposed to have been a village with its own administrative structures.

Current Visitation

, Free access to the public for historical and architectural appreciation.

, Central location in the parish of Vale de Coelha, in the municipality of Almeida.

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

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