GEOCACHING POINT
GC2C5TH- Ponte da Ladeira
Classified as IIP - Property of Public Interest
Decree No 251/70, DG, I Series, No 129, of 3-06-1970 (see Decree)
Order of approval of 8.07-1969 of the Under-Secretary of State for School Administration
Opinion of 4-07-1969 of the 4th Subsection of the 2nd Section of the JNE to propose the classification as TIP
Proposal of 11-02-1969 classification of CM Mação
Built on a plateau over the Ribeira de Pracana, the Ladeira dos Envendos Bridge was built between the 1st century AC and 1st century BC, having integrated the old road system that would connect the villages of Idanha and Ródão. This possibility seems to be reinforced by the existence of a section of about six metres of the primitive Roman road that would pass next to the bridge and along the river itself.
The bridge has an inclined deck with six arches of different dimensions, whose staves were arranged radiantly. The structure also has four upstream carvings, on which four canyons are observed for the drainage of water from the floods. In addition to these elements, it is also possible to observe the lateral guards.
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(Source: DGPC-Directorate-General for Cultural Heritage http://www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt/pt/patrimonio/patrimonio-imovel/pesquisa-do-patrimonio/classificado-ou-em-vias-de-classificacao/geral/view/73450)