Article Nº 1511 Fortress or defensive work Funchal Vol. II · p. 91
Loures (fort)
Original title: Forte de Loures
A 17th-century fort, traditionally built by a private individual, covering the Gonçalo Aires cove; Captain-General D. Diogo Coutinho wanted to put a silk factory there.
Tradition has it that the fort was built by a private individual in the 17th century. It covered the cove of Gonçalo Aires and the mouth of the stream. By the time of the captain-general (capitão-general, military governor of Madeira) Dom Diogo Coutinho it had lost its importance, and he intended to set up a silk factory there.
People mentioned
- D. Diogo Pereira Forjaz Coutinho d. 1798
Places mentioned
Chronology
- According to tradition the Forte de Loures was built by a private individual.