Povoado de Fraga do Gato/ Alto de Trás da Fraga
It is believed that this location, known as Fraga of the Cat and located north of the village of Walls, about 1100 meters above sea level, is an ancient settlement. It is a small elevation in the middle of the plateau of Mourela, where several ceramic fragments were found consistent with ancient occupation of the site. Structural alignments are visible, apparent and in some branch points in the boulders.
Northwest side are still two large walls, about two meters wide, spaced about twenty meters. There are several platforms where they have spotted some ceramic fragments.
Is a place quite sheltered from the winds, with good visibility for the castros of Hill and stopping.
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Monuments near Povoado de Fraga do Gato/ Alto de Trás da Fraga
Forno do Povo de Paredes
Community ovens were essential in the livelihood of peoples of barroso. The dough was prepared in every household and then taken to the village oven to finish …
Igreja de Paredes
Parish church dating from the 18TH century Mannerist, to present a longitudinal plan consisting of a single nave, a chancel and a rectangular Bell Tower. In th…
Mamoa 1 do Ramiscal
Tumulus well visible in the landscape, located at the intersection of the path with the County Road. Presents about 14 feet in diameter and two meters high, wi…
Mamoa 2 do Ramiscal
Large tumulus, clearly visible in the landscape, located near the intersection of the path with the County Road. Features about 19 feet in diameter and 1.5 met…
Mamoa 3 do Ramiscal
Burial mound situated next to the crossing of a path with the County Road near a high voltage pole. Practically no longer retains the tumuli, showing a slight …
Mamoa da Portela da Mourela
Tumulus quite visible in the landscape, located at the beginning of the path that leaves in 513 and binds to the outpost of Mourela. Features about eleven metr…
