A 1616 Manor in Premiá de Mar, Hiding a Roman Past

A 1616 Manor in Premiá de Mar, Hiding a Roman Past

Step back in time to the 17th century and discover the role of Can Manent in the formation of Premiá de Mar, while uncovering hints of a potential Roman settlement.

Can Manent, a basilica-style structure in Premiá de Mar, Maresme, is a protected local cultural asset. Constructed in 1616, it boasts three crugies and features a main entrance with a half-point arch that is dovetailed. The remaining openings are quadrangular, adorned with carved stones for brancals, lintels, and sills. Two lateral doors on the ground floor were added later. A porch was constructed at an angle (E) with the façade in the 19th century. A barn-like structure is attached to the back. Currently, Can Manent is utilized as a Museum and Library in Premiá de Mar. Evidence of fragments of ceramics from various periods, including Iberian, Roman, and even potential signs of a Roman settlement, have been found around Can Manent and reused in its construction.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nik Frost

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