The Nobleman’s Tomb

Castelo Mendo

Grave with a granite tomb, whose headstone has been preserved with an extensive inscription: “Here lies Miguel Augusto de Sousa Mendonça Corte Real, nobleman of the Royal House and Commander of the Orders of São Bento de Avis and Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, decorated with the Sword Tower Medal, of Valour, Loyalty and Merit, and with the S. Fernando Cross, bestowed by His Catholic Majesty, Lieutenant Colonel, Commander of Infantry No 6, son of the Lieutenant General and War Counsellor ( ...)” deceased and buried here on (…).