Category: Archaeology > Tolo Hut
District: Setúbal > Grândola > Azinheira dos Barros e São Mamede do Sádão > Pata do Cavalo
Located in the municipality of Grândola, near Azinheira dos Barros and São Mamede do Sádão, in the district of Setúbal.
It is a large megalithic tomb, with a burial chamber and a corridor, known for its construction in the form of a false dome.
, The chamber is about 6 meters in diameter and is formed by large vertical stones.
, The monument still preserves vestiges of a tumulus hill (mound of earth).
, It is one of the largest and most impressive funerary monuments in the southern region of Portugal.
It is located 7 km north of Lousal, accessible via the EN 120.
Excavated in the 1950s, fragments of ceramics and other artifacts were found that help to understand the customs of the time.
Classified as Property of Public Interest since 1990.
Isolated location, perfect for those who appreciate history and natural landscapes, with a panoramic view of the surroundings.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.08725483680063,-8.48197790656094
Coordinates DMS: 38°05'14.1"N 08°28'55.1"W