Pelourinho de Matança
This is a Manueline pillory from the enclosure type composed by three octagonal steps and an octagonal shaft topped by a pyramidal base sustaining a hutch formed by four pieces in stonework.
Contacts
Largo do Pelourinho
6370,Fornos de Algodres
- Pillories & Stone crosses
- True
Characteristics
Monuments near Pelourinho de Matança
Anta de Matança / Dólmen da Matança / Orca de Corgas da Matança
A polygonal chamber dolmen with nine pillars, two of which bear traces of rock carvings. It has no corridor but a large roof slab. It was probably built betwee…
Fontanário de Matança
Fountain located below ground level, accessing through a staircase. Consists of a spout and a rectangular tank.
