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The parish's origins date back to the pre-Roman era; several archaeological artefacts were discovered in the area around Grove, that trace back to this period. In addition to the remains of ceramic pottery and ash/coal, the settlement, on a round hilltop, was assumed to be the site of a fortified
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The EN201 motorway crosses most of the parish from north to south, while the EN13 and A3 roads are located close to the parish. It consists of several residential and urban agglomerations (hamlets and neighbourhoods), such as: Rio Torto, Ínsua, Casa Gonçalo, Boriz, Cortinhas, Reguengo, Bárrio,
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On the last Sunday of each month, the local community participates in the local fairs. Traditional fairs are very rooted in the economic habits of the population with a large attendance of people from throughout the region. The community also celebrates the festival of São
Gabriel.
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The community is primarily focused on agricultural activities, with local weaving becoming a productive secondary industry associated with the economy. This includes handicrafts such
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With the founding of the
Kingdom of Portugal, the local lands were dotted with small enclaves; the area of Boriz, of Germanic origin, evolved from a proto-cultural settlement called
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Similarly, along the flanks of Monte São
Gabriel near Telhões early signs of settlement in the region were found, including bricks with wedges of yellow metal, attributed to early
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obtained permission from the Pope, who dismembered the territory from the diocese of Tui, and transferred its administration to the diocese of
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manufacturing. The people are engaged in growing small domestic crops, weaving, carpentry, metal work, construction and retail trade.
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325:. The population in 2011 was 751, in an area of 9.17 km². There were 668 registered voters on 31 December 2003.
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In 1258, the Church of São Miguel de
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Diogo de Sousa assessed the property of the church of
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782:(in Portuguese), vol. 2, Lisbon, Portugal: Norte Arquivos Nacionais/Torre do Tombo
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Prado, Valinha, Pereira, Portela, Gontomil, Grove, Maga, Outeiro and Paço.
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Fontoura is located ten kilometres from the municipal seat of
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Baltasar Limpo indicated that São Miguel was administered by
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627:Cross of the Cemetery of Fontoura (
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866:São Julião e Silva
861:Gondomil e Sanfins
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440:Pope Leo X
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350:Baudiricus
285:São Miguel
198:Population
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568:Religious
542:Casa Alta
492:Geography
414:In 1444,
401:Inquiries
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314:freguesia
270:Area code
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94:8°37′59″W
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291:Website
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119:Country
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836:Cerdal
831:Boivão
486:Monção
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463:census
336:castro
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