Category: Civil Architecture > Marker
District: Vila Real > Sabrosa > Abrecovo > Lugar do Muro
The Granite Landmark 40 is located in the municipality of Sabrosa, in the district of Vila Real, specifically in the locality of Abrecovo, more precisely in Lugar do Muro. Set within a rural landscape characteristic of the region, the landmark is in an area that evokes the tranquility of the Douro interior. Its position, in this geographical context, underscores the intrinsic link between man-made elements and the surrounding natural environment, offering visitors a perspective on the organization of the territory over time.
This Granite Landmark 40 is an element of civil architecture that stands out for its sobriety and robustness. As a "landmark," its primary historical function is related to the delimitation of spaces, whether they are properties, parishes, or old roads. Its numbering, "40," suggests it is part of a series or a more comprehensive territorial marking system, testifying to the importance of demarcation and registration in the past. It is a tangible vestige of how the territory was organized and managed in previous eras, offering a glimpse into ancestral planning practices.
Constructed from granite, an abundant and durable material, the Granite Landmark 40 embodies resilience and permanence. The stone, crafted to serve a specific purpose, has resisted the elements and time, remaining a fixed point in a naturally transforming landscape. Its formal simplicity contrasts with the richness of its history and the meaning it carries: a symbol of a border, a limit, or a specific point of reference that, though unnoticed by many, carries memories of ancient divisions and human connections to the land. It is an invitation to reflect on the history and geography of the place through an element as fundamental as stone.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.18368335,-7.63016632
Coordinates DMS: 41°11'1.3"N 07°37'48.6"W
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