Hórreos - A Peroxa, Ourense, Galicia, España
Posted by: 
Ariberna
N 42° 26.377 W 007° 47.648
29T E 599177 N 4699292
Hórreos in A PEroxa
Waymark Code: WM14Z1R
Location: Galicia, Spain
Date Posted: 09/15/2021
Views: 2
This is a sample of hórreos (cabaceiros, canastros, piornos... lot of names) which are elevated constructions in which grain, flour, ham, sausages were stored ... The reason for being elevated is that this way the rodents climbed by the feet and when they reached the top and turned upside down, they fell. The "hórreos" in Galicia, etc. are examples of Atlantic constructions that there are in countries of this ocean or of Celtic traditions.
This two hórreos are in a wall of particular house, and you can see (and touch or take photo) from the street.
One of them has wood and other has mud brick.
Address:
Camiño da Fonte, 40
32150
A Peroxa, Ourense, Galicia, España
|
Visit Instructions:
You must include both a photo of the Elevated Building visited and any impressions or comments you have concerning the building. Any new information on the building you might have would be appreciated, as well.