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Pillory of Cheleiros (scattered fragments)

Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory

District: Lisboa > Mafra > Mata Pequena

History

Cheleiros was a municipality until 1855, with a charter dating from 1195.

Location

The pillory was located in the Square, in the lower part of the village.

Remains

Only some fragments exist, such as the shaft in the church and the top in the House of the Senate.

Materials

Made of limestone and iron, with a sphere surrounded by iron bars.

Function

It was a symbol of authority and now represents local culture.

Conservation

A resident protected the sphere on their property.

Interest

Fragments are scattered, including one in the Cheleirense Recreational Society. The pillory is a landmark of the parish's cultural heritage.

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

Coordinates DD: 38.889487495234036,-9.327586179653133
Coordinates DMS: 38°53'22.2"N 09°19'39.3"W

Weather Mata Pequena  Weather Mata Pequena

Wednesday, 06
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17° | 28°
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Thursday, 07
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18° | 26°
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Friday, 08
Broken clouds
17° | 23°
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Saturday, 09
Scattered clouds
18° | 25°
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Sunday, 10
Scattered clouds
17° | 25°
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