Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory
District: Viana do Castelo > Valença > Verdoejo > Miudal
The Pelourinho de Telheira is located in the Miudal area, part of the tranquil village of Verdoejo, in the municipality of Valença. Integrated into the local landscape, this monument is set in an environment that invites a pause to observe the rural history of the region. Its position in the Verdoejo area allows for an experience of contact with heritage in a more peaceful and traditional context.
This pillory is not just an old structure; it is a testament to the history and the administration of justice of yesteryear. Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1933, its heritage value is recognized as a fundamental element in understanding the local past and territorial organization. Its permanence throughout the centuries attests to the importance it held in the communal life of Verdoejo and the surrounding region.
The structure of the Pelourinho de Telheira features a simple and robust architecture, characteristic of many monuments of its typology. It stands on a square base, which includes a single step. From this base, a cylindrical and smooth shaft rises, culminating in a flat plate capital. This composition gives it a distinct presence, reflecting the functionality and style of the era in which it was erected, standing out for the sobriety of its lines.
Pillories, like that of Telheira, were once the central point of a locality's civic and judicial life. They served as symbols of municipal autonomy, places for the proclamation of laws, the application of penalties, and public display. Its presence, even if today devoid of its original function, continues to evoke the memory of a time when they represented power and order in a community, inviting reflection on the social and legal practices of the past.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 42.044958,-8.580684
Coordinates DMS: 42°02'41.8"N 08°34'50.5"W
Weather Verdoejo
On-duty Pharmacy Verdoejo
