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 Capela do Espírito Santo do Monsanto - Monsanto, Portugal Posted by:  razalas
N 40° 02.390 W 007° 06.733
29T E 661051 N 4433884
Old Chapel in the village of Monsanto.
Waymark Code: WM165JC
Location: Castelo Branco, Portugal
Date Posted: 05/11/2022
Views: 1
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Capela do Espírito Santo do Monsanto
"This chapel was built on the edge of the symbolic limits of the urban settlement, today called the village, which was created following the consolidation of the Reconquest, leading to the protracted abandonment of the original settlement next to the castle. It also marks the end of the old road that gave access on the east side. This is a 17th-century temple with a plain floor plan, consisting of a nave and the main chapel. There is a doorway with semi-circular arch on the front facade; on the right side there is a simple bell tower. We call attention to the notable ashlar stone work of its walls. On the north side, a door with semi-circular arch was added, which appears to have been repurposed from another building. Inside, a staircase gives access to the small “wall-walk” protected by a parapet where there is a sentry house. This structure is integrated in the so-called “wall of the Count of Lippe”, which was constructed in the aftermath of the Seven Years’ War (post-1763), a wall that originated at the castle and surrounded the village."
Retrieved from the website:https://aldeiashistoricasdeportugal.com
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1600
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
Street address of Church:
Monsanto, C. Branco PT
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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