Pillory of Sardoal

Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory

District: Santarém > Sardoal > Sardoal

Location

Located in Praça da República, in the historic heart of Sardoal, surrounded by Portuguese cobblestone and historic buildings.

Significance

A symbol of municipal autonomy, originally erected in 1531, when Sardoal was elevated to town status by King John III.

Architectural Details

, Base with octagonal steps.

, Stone column with decorative elements and a capital featuring the town's coat of arms.

, At the top, stands a weather vane in the shape of a lizard (sardão), a unique icon linked to local history.

Reconstruction

The current pillory is a reconstruction made in 1934 inspired by the original, designed by architect Raul Lino.

Protection and Setting

Classified as a Property of Public Interest, it is integrated into an area rich in heritage, close to the Town Hall and other notable buildings.

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