A landscape described in 1758
Heathers, carqueja, oaks and animals in the parish priest’s words.
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The account from São Nicolau describes differences between hills: some covered in heather and carqueja, others in gorse and oaks. It also mentions rabbits, partridges, hares, wolves, wild boar and foxes. This testimony shows how nature was described in the 18th century; it is not a current species inventory. The author also compares the terrain, distinguishing finer-grained stones to the north and east from large boulders to the west and south.
Source and context
Municipality — Parish memories of St Nicholas, 22/05/1758
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Basto Land Museum — St Nicholas Parish Memories, 22 May 1758
Accessed:
Editorial summary; the date of consultation is not the date of the facts.