Category: Civil Architecture > Marker
District: Vila Real > Vila Real > Guiães > Quintãs
Granite Marker 77 is located in the village of Quintãs, an integral part of the parish of Guiães, in the municipality and district of Vila Real. This landmark is situated in a predominantly rural context, characterized by the typical landscape of Trás-os-Montes, where agricultural fields and shrubby vegetation prevail. Its location invites contemplation of the natural surroundings and the tranquility of the Trás-os-Montes landscape.
This marker is a singular structure carved from granite, an abundant and distinctive material in the region. Its presence in the landscape denotes a relevant historical function, as markers like this were frequently used to mark territorial boundaries, demarcate properties, or indicate specific points along old communication routes. The simplicity of its form, a pillar or vertical block, is proof of its functional and durable nature.
The numbering '77' engraved on the granite suggests that this piece was part of a larger series or demarcation system, indicating a sequence or a specific measurement that, in times past, was of practical importance for the organization of the territory. The Granite Marker 77 is, therefore, a small but significant element of the local heritage, serving as a silent witness to how communities organized and delimited their spaces over time. Its robustness, inherent to granite, allows it to endure and subtly continue to tell a part of the history of the Vila Real region.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.20721464,-7.65860153
Coordinates DMS: 41°12'26.0"N 07°39'31.0"W
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