Category: Civil Architecture > Marker
District: Vila Real > Santa Marta de Penaguião > Louredo e Fornelos > Mafómedes
Situated in the pleasant locality of Mafómedes, parish of Louredo e Fornelos, in the municipality of Santa Marta de Penaguião, within the Vila Real district, Granite Marker 50 is set in a typically Transmontane landscape. This point is framed by a predominantly rural environment, where the serenity of the fields and the natural beauty of the slopes, often punctuated by vineyards or forests, shape the surrounding scenery. Its position offers visitors the opportunity to appreciate the quietude of the Minho-Douro interior, far from the bustle of large urban centers.
The presence of the marker contributes to the identity of the place, marking a specific point in the region's vast and rich geography, harmonizing with the natural elements and the area's vernacular architecture.
Granite Marker 50 represents a singular element in the landscape, serving as a material testimony to historical and geographical functions. Although its specific history may be shrouded in some mystery, this type of structure, common in various regions, was often used to demarcate property boundaries, jurisdictions, or to mark important points along old paths or roads. Its lasting presence in the landscape suggests historical importance in territorial delimitation or in guiding routes that once crossed this area.
More than a simple stone, it is a link to the past of territory organization and the communities that once inhabited here, inviting reflection on how humankind has always sought to order and understand its space.
The choice of granite as the material for Granite Marker 50 is not fortuitous. This rock, abundant in the Vila Real region and Northern Portugal, is known for its extreme resistance and durability, characteristics that have allowed this marker to withstand the passage of time and the elements. Its simple and robust shape, devoid of complex ornaments, underlines its functionality and its natural integration into the surrounding environment.
Observing the marker is to appreciate the solidity and authenticity of an element built with local resources, which blends with the landscape, reinforcing the geological and cultural identity of the region where it is situated. The possible engraving of the number "50" adds an intriguing detail, suggesting a sequence or a specific code for its original function.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.24193936,-7.80508038
Coordinates DMS: 41°14'31.0"N 07°48'18.3"W
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