History

Lombo da Igreja

Lombo da Igreja is a populated place in the parish of Estreito da Calheta. It is usually divided into two places: Igreja Acima and Igreja Abaixo, according to their relative position to the Parish Church. In this place is the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, founded by André de França e Andrade around 1672, which was the headquarters of one of the largest estates in Madeira and was last administered by the 1st Count of Calçada (1812-1906).

People mentioned in this article

André de França e Andrade
Founder of the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição

Years mentioned in this article

1672
Foundation of the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
1812
Administration by the 1st Count of Calçada

Locations mentioned in this article

Estreito da Calheta
Parish of Estreito da Calheta