Category: Civil Architecture > Marker
District: Vila Real > Santa Marta de Penaguião > Louredo e Fornelos > Barreiro
Granite Landmark 48 is located in the Barreiro area, an integral part of the locality of Louredo e Fornelos, in the municipality of Santa Marta de Penaguião. This site is set in a rural or semi-rural environment, characteristic of the region's landscape, where the interaction between nature and human intervention in the organization of the territory can be observed. Its position offers a glimpse of the serenity and the vast expanse of the surrounding lands.
This landmark is a simple stone structure that rises from the ground, marking its presence with a discreet, yet firm, stability. It is an element that, by its simplicity, invites careful observation, revealing its integration into the natural environment. The way it is positioned in the Louredo e Fornelos landscape reflects its function, lending a sense of order to the surrounding space.
The fact that it is "Granite Landmark 48" indicates that it is part of a series of markers, suggesting the existence of a more comprehensive demarcation system. Elements like this have been crucial throughout history for defining property limits, parishes, or municipalities, or for marking paths and routes. It is a material link to the forms of territorial organization of bygone eras, a silent record of land divisions and uses throughout generations.
The choice of granite for the construction of this landmark is not accidental. This rock, abundant in the Santa Marta de Penaguião region, is notable for its resistance and durability. Granite gives the landmark the ability to withstand climatic conditions and the passage of time, maintaining its original form and function. Its texture and natural color, shaped by the elements, blend harmoniously into the scenery, making it an inseparable part of the geological and cultural identity of the place.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.24734178,-7.80505346
Coordinates DMS: 41°14'50.4"N 07°48'18.2"W
Weather Louredo e Fornelos
On-duty Pharmacy Louredo e Fornelos
