Casa Baluarte - Alcoutim, Portugal
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N 37° 28.307 W 007° 28.288
29S E 635162 N 4148307
A pre-17th Century house in the small border village of Alcoutim, in Southern Portugal
Waymark Code: WM195JR
Location: Faro, Portugal
Date Posted: 11/30/2023
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There are no documents regarding the origins of this building but it's known that in the late 17th century it was renovated by Army engineers to prepare the former private home to the needs of a garrison.
Nowadays it's a private home.
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Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1690
Additional Dates of Construction:
Late 17th century
Architectural Period/Style: Unknown
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Upper middle class home in a village
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Nothing significant
Main Material of Construction: Stone and masonry
Private/Public Access: It's a private home nowadays
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Architect (if known): Not listed
Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed
Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed
Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed
Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed
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