Carvalheira
Carvalheira is a Portuguese freguesia, located in the municipality of Terras [de Bouro] in the district of Braga. The population in 2021 was 292, in an area of 9.93 km2.
History
In the inquiries of Afonso [II of Portugal|Afonso II] in 1220, Carvalheira was referred to as "Sancto Pelagio de Carvaleira", and was a "reguengo", i.e. the King's land, which was rented for agricultural products.In 1258, in the inquiries of Afonso [III of Portugal|Afonso III], the parish was referred to as "Sancti Pelagii de Carvaleira". It was described as a rich land that produced onions, garlic, wheat, barley, chestnuts, honey and wax, as well as some wine, goats, piglets, and butter. Its inhabitants were obliged to defend the border in Portela do Homem and to deliver wood and boards to assist with building the castle of Bouro.