Category: Civil Architecture > Marker
District: Viseu > Armamar > Quinta do Valle Longo
Granitic Landmark 95 is located in the heart of the Viseu district, more precisely in the municipality of Armamar, within the locality of Quinta do Valle Longo. This deeply rural area is characterized by a rolling landscape and an environment of remarkable serenity, typical of the Beira region and intrinsically linked to the natural beauty of the Douro. The landmark is situated in a geographical context that invites nature observation and full appreciation of countryside tranquility, far from urban bustle.
This landmark, sculpted from granite, serves as a material testament to the territorial organization of yesteryear. Its numerical designation, "95", suggests it is one of several elements that were once crucial for delimiting properties, parish boundaries, or other administrative and territorial divisions. These stone elements are historical markers that allowed for the correct identification of land and property boundaries, playing a fundamental role in the management and understanding of rural territory throughout various eras.
As the name suggests, Granitic Landmark 95 is constructed from granite, a rock that is not only abundant in the Viseu region but also emblematic of its landscape. This material grants the landmark remarkable durability and exceptional resistance to weathering, explaining its presence and preservation over decades, and possibly centuries. Its form is typically simple and functional, devoid of complex ornamentation, reflecting its practical utility as a demarcation element. The robustness and integrity of the granite are a direct reflection of the surrounding landscape and traditional engineering of yesteryear.
The location of Granitic Landmark 95 in Quinta do Valle Longo places it within a predominantly agricultural and natural landscape. Its presence is a tangible link to the region's rural past, recalling times when the physical delimitation of territory was done more organically and relied on enduring elements like this one. Although a simple element, the landmark integrates harmoniously into the countryside environment, inviting contemplation of Armamar's historical-rural legacy and the landscapes that shaped local life throughout time, serving as a silent sentinel of the place's memory.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.15941383,-7.63988281
Coordinates DMS: 41°09'33.9"N 07°38'23.6"W
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