Rollo de justicia de Villademor de la Vega, rollo de justicia
The Rollo de justicia de Villademor de la Vega is a stone pillar built in the 17th century, standing in the town center and made of gray sandstone. The column features a Corinthian capital at the top and a lion figure, with a three-step base structure beneath it.
The pillar was erected in 1659 after the town paid for its own judicial jurisdiction from King Felipe IV. This monument marks when Villademor de la Vega gained independence from Valencia de Don Juan and became an autonomous town with its own laws.
The structure is affectionately called "La Mona" by local residents and appears on the municipal shield as a golden pillar on green background. This symbol connects the community to its shared past of independence and self-governance.
The monument stands in the town center and is freely accessible at any time without admission fees. The surrounding area provides plenty of space to explore and observe the stone work and lion figure from different angles.
The base of the pillar was rebuilt in the 1980s because the original was severely damaged, though the three-step foundation had to be replaced with a modern structure. This restoration shows how contemporary interventions preserved the historic column while its upper section retained its original form.
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