The porch of the Casa Solariega, one of the founding houses of Genicera, houses a limestone shield that preserves a tangible record of heritage. This carving exists as two separate blocks of stone of medium dimensions, displaying the field and the mantling on the larger stone while the smaller stone holds the crest.
Each of the six sections within the stone represents a distinct family lineage. One might observe the three blue bands of the Tapia family alongside the castle of the Conches. The Argüello family is represented by a tree with two climbing goats, while the Ferreras family features a cauldron hanging from a branch. Additionally, the Ordás family is identified by the presence of five lilies.
These symbols represent a knightly order, probably the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. The design bears a remarkable ornamental resemblance to the arms of the Condes de Villapadierna-Castro.
Before the Civil War, the shield was located on the exterior of the building on the main facade, but it is now located in the porch. The manor maintains its historical character today, preserved through its stone arches and the surviving remains of an old tower.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nik Frost
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