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Ethnographic heritage

A Cova Neighbourhood Stone Wash House Lavadoiro

  • Forcadela, A Cova Neighbourhood, 20th century.
  • Coordinates:41.985683, -8.721037
It features a hipped roof covered with local tiles and supported by ten stone pillars. Inside, the wooden beams and framework are especially notable. It has a rectangular granite tank with inclined stone slabs that show the characteristic wear and tear from use and the passage of time.One side is enclosed by a wall, where the opening through which the water flows can also be seen. This washhouse is currently not in use.