Category: Civil Architecture > House
District: Viseu > Oliveira de Frades > Arcozelo das Maias > Fornelo
The Fornelo Manor House is located in the peaceful village of Fornelo, part of the parish of Arcozelo das Maias. This place is situated in the municipality of Oliveira de Frades, in the district of Viseu. Its rural surroundings provide an atmosphere of tranquility, where the natural landscape of the region stands out around the building.
Identified as a 'casa solarenga' (manor house), this property reflects a type of residential architecture historically associated with buildings of larger scale and significance. 'Casas solarengas' were often the residences of prominent families, characterized by solid construction and a distinctive presence in the local landscape. Their designation indicates a connection to a past where housing and social status were manifested through the edifice itself.
In the past, the Fornelo Manor House garnered attention from heritage protection entities. In 1998, a process for its classification was initiated, a step that denoted official interest in its historical or architectural value. However, this process was later closed in 2003, with the closure notice published in 2006. The house's current registration in the heritage inventory marks it as "under study," indicating that its relevance continues to be weighed within the context of built heritage.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.7549258,-8.2514759
Coordinates DMS: 40°45'17.7"N 08°15'5.3"W
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