Rebordãos Pillory

This characteristic was used by the early Portuguese monarchs during the lengthy process of forming the nation and maintaining its borders, as evidenced by the construction of the castle itself. Rebordãos stands as one of the oldest settlements in Trás-os-Montes, with its foundation likely dating back to the Roman period. The significance of its geographical position was further reinforced during the time of King D. Sancho I (1154-1212), under whose rule the town received its first charter.

Among the structures erected since then, the Rebordãos Pillory stands out. This medieval granite monument consists of an octagonal column adorned with semi-spheres at its midpoint. It rests upon a composite base of three steps, one of which seems to replace the original square base, and is surmounted by a cubic capital topped with a spherical dome. Rebordãos stands as one of the oldest settlements in Trás-os-Montes, with its foundation likely dating back to the Roman period. The significance of its geographical position was further reinforced during the time of King Sancho I (1154-1212), under whose rule the town received its first charter.