Ponte Freixo, unha historia de romanos; Ponte do Freixo século II d.C - Celanova, Ourense, Galicia, España
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History of the bridge
Waymark Code: WM134KR
Location: Galicia, Spain
Date Posted: 09/14/2020
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In this panel, we can know when and how this bridge was built.
On the left:
In a document from 1008 he speaks of the existence of a river (Arnoia) and a bridge called Freijo.
Therefore its antiquity goes beyond the Middle Ages, to Rome.
It was rehabilitated in 1988-1989 and the pavement was maintained above the arches to show the wheel marks of the expensive people passing by.
In the center, there is a picture that show how was made this bridge, and the conexión with the Roman Vias
In the right, the answer to a question Why is roman? That is the archs, the materials and the inscription in the stones.
Group that erected the marker: Council of Celanova and Xunta de Galicia
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Área de descanso sobre Río Arnoia
Freixo, Celanova, Ourense España
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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