History

Carvalhal e Carreira

A populated place in the parish of Canhas, where the chapel of Santo André Avelino is located, built in 1776 by Carlos Nunes de Freitas da Silva, having belonged to the house of the Lomelino heirs. A few years ago, the following inscription was placed on one of the interior walls of the chapel: 'Offered by Jacinto Fernandes and completed by José dos Reis and the people'. It has 89 households and 378 inhabitants.

People mentioned in this article

Carlos Nunes de Freitas da Silva
Built in 1776

Locations mentioned in this article

Canhas
Parish