R Combatentes Do Ultramar, 2450-060 Nazaré, Distrito de Leiria, Portugal
This fountain was probably built in the 18th century, taking advantage of the existing source. Here existed already an older one, built in 1565, under the orders of the Cardinal – King, D. Henrique.
Some authors say that this was the first source that supplied the Beach of Pederneira with water fit for human use.
We should also highlight the importance that this source also had in supporting the arrival of the Círios (collective pilgrimages), mainly the one from Santarém, to which is attributed the building of the fountain’s backrest in the 17th century.
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