Category: Civil Architecture > Marker
District: Vila Real > Sabrosa > Sabrosa > Quinta do Barreiro de Baixo
Granite Marker 33 is situated within the serene landscape of Quinta do Barreiro de Baixo, in the locality of Sabrosa, municipality of Sabrosa, in the district of Vila Real. This privileged location places it in the heart of the Douro region, a territory characterized by natural beauty and vine-covered slopes that shape the landscape. Its presence offers visitors a glimpse into the tranquility and agricultural richness that characterizes this area, framed by vast horizons and its proximity to the valleys that wind through the region.
This marker is a robust example that punctuates the territory, notable for its composition of granite, a durable and abundant stone in the region. Its solidity and simplicity reflect the pragmatic function for which it was erected, resisting the passage of centuries and the elements. The number 33, inscribed on its surface, suggests its belonging to a demarcation or identification system, serving as a silent testament to ancient territorial divisions or historic paths that once traversed these lands.
Although its specific history may be understated, Granite Marker 33 is an element that echoes the memory of the place. Markers like this often served to delineate property boundaries, municipal limits, or even ancient trade routes or transhumance paths. Its existence at Quinta do Barreiro de Baixo underscores the historical importance of land demarcation in this predominantly agricultural area, where property and its boundaries were crucial for social and economic organization throughout time. It is a tangible link to the rural past and the organization of the Douro territory.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.20894053,-7.64070429
Coordinates DMS: 41°12'32.2"N 07°38'26.5"W
Weather Sabrosa
On-duty Pharmacy Sabrosa
