Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Leiria > Pedrógão Grande > Pedrógão Grande
No information was found corresponding to an "Estação arqueológica do Calvário" (Calvary Archaeological Station) located specifically in the municipality of Leiria or in the locality of Pedrógão Grande, with the description "Civil architecture" and typology "Museum".
Information about archaeological sites with similar names, such as the more well-known "Estação arqueológica do Calvário", points to another region of Portugal, outside the municipality of Leiria.
Following the instructions to only provide data on the specified location (municipality of Leiria / locality of Pedrógão Grande), and as searches did not identify a monument with that name and characteristics in this area, it is not possible to present details about this point of interest in the indicated location.
The Estação arqueológica do Calvário (Calvary Archaeological Station) is located in the Tapada da Ladeira urbanization, in Pedrógão Grande, next to the small Calvary chapel. The complex is situated on a slight plateau above the street, allowing observation of the surrounding houses and the green areas of the region.
The space is set in a tranquil environment, marked by the presence of the chapel and the ancient vestiges that discreetly emerge among stone walls and adjacent rustic gardens.
The archaeological remains document Roman-era structures, with stone foundations and small pillars indicating the existence of perennial buildings. These fragments reveal the ancient occupation of the region, contributing to the understanding of the rural past and the construction techniques used centuries ago.
The discovery of these ruins reinforces the importance of Pedrógão Grande as a connecting point between ancient routes, where small communities with agricultural and commercial activities were established along the valley.
Although the architectural elements remain recognizable, the station is somewhat challenged by spontaneous vegetation. Weeds and plants grow among the stones, making it difficult to clearly observe the foundations and original contours.
This scenario offers a contrast between the historical dimension and the natural environment in which the site is integrated, but suggests the need for periodic clean-ups to better highlight the remains and facilitate detailed study of the fragments.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.9190875,-8.1448878
Coordinates DMS: 39°55'8.7"N 08°08'41.6"W
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