Category: Civil Architecture > Marker
District: Vila Real > Sabrosa > Sabrosa > Bairro Maria de Fátima
Granite Marker 47 is discreetly set in the Maria de Fátima Neighbourhood, a quiet residential area in the town of Sabrosa. Its presence blends in with the daily life of this neighbourhood, offering passers-by a connection with the serenity and authenticity of the local environment. Sabrosa, in the heart of the municipality of the same name, in the district of Vila Real, is the setting that hosts this element, framing it within the region's overall landscape.
This marker consists of a robust block of granite, a common and characteristic rock of the Trás-os-Montes and Douro region. Its solidity and simple form are a testament to the durability and functionality of natural materials. The presence of the engraved number 47 suggests its integration into a more extensive demarcation system, a common practice in land organisation in past eras. The simplicity of its lines and the resilience of the material give it a beauty that stems from its very utility.
Although its exact function may arouse curiosity, Granite Marker 47 represents a tangible link to Sabrosa's past. It is plausible that it played a role in the demarcation of old properties, paths, or administrative boundaries. As such, it serves as a small fragment of local history, preserved in the urban landscape of the Maria de Fátima Neighbourhood. It invites reflection on the evolution of the territory and the marks left by ancestors, standing as a silent element of the community's collective memory.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.26992481,-7.58654324
Coordinates DMS: 41°16'11.7"N 07°35'11.6"W
Weather Sabrosa
On-duty Pharmacy Sabrosa
