Ponte da Barca Pillory

Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory

District: Viana do Castelo > Ponte da Barca > Ponte da Barca > Cruzeiro

Location

Located in the town of Ponte da Barca, in the district of Viana do Castelo, it is currently in the "Garden of Poets".

Classification

National Monument since 1910.

History

- Linked to the "Foral Novo" (New Charter) of 1513, granted to the then Vila da Nóbrega.

- Originally erected in Largo da Misericórdia (Misericórdia Square), next to the old Town Hall.

- In the 20th century, it was transferred to its current location.

Characteristics

- Built entirely of granite.

- It rests on four steps and has a smooth, circular column.

- At the top, it features a sculpted sphere with historical symbols: the royal arms, the Cross of Christ, and the coat of arms of the Magalhães family.

- It is still possible to see vestiges of the old iron restraints.

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

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