Monument to Sagardía Column, Marble monument in Alfoz de Bricia, Spain
The monument features an imperial eagle atop a column with inscriptions dedicated to the members of the 62nd Division and their military campaigns.
Eduardo Olasagasti Irigoyen and Jose Antonio Olano designed this monument in 1940 to commemorate General Antonio Sagardia Ramos and the 62nd Division.
The structure includes military inscriptions and symbols that reflect the historical period of Spain during the post-civil war years.
The monument stands at kilometer 73-74 of the N-623 road between Santander and Burgos, with limited parking space for visitors.
Local stories mention an iron box buried beneath the monument containing General Sagardia's military strategy documents and personal records.
Location: Alfoz de Bricia
Inception: 1940
Architects: Eduardo Olasagasti Irigoyen
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 42.89406,-3.82808
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:01
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