Arcouce House

Category: Civil Architecture > House

District: Porto > Baião > Aldeia

Location

Casa do Arcouce is located in the parish of S. Paio de Loivos do Monte, in the municipality of Baião.

History

This building dates back to the 18th century, with some additions made in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Classification

The house has been considered a Property of Public Interest since 1996, recognizing its historical importance.

Coat of Arms

Above the main entrance, there is a stone with the surnames AZEREDO, PINTO, ARAÚJO and MELO, related to António de Azeredo Pinto de Araújo e Melo, who was the lord of Casa de Penalva, located in Ancêde.

Chapel

At the beginning of the 19th century, a chapel dedicated to Saint Anthony of Lisbon was built by D. Rosa Joaquina de Freitas, widow of António de Azeredo.

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

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