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Testament of Pere Monegal from the year 1561

Date
1561
Archive
Solsonès County Archive
Document type
Textual
Reference code
CAT-ACS-12-230-636-4
Link to the archive
Description

Pere Monegal’s will, dated 1561, is a document of great historical value preserved in the Riart fund, the most important heritage fund guarded by the Segrià County Archives. This scroll stands out not only for its legal and heritage content, but also for being written in Catalan, which makes it a valuable witness to the language and culture of the 16th century. The document reflects testamentary practices of the time and provides information on assets, devotions and religious institutions linked to Lleida society at the time. Their conservation and dissemination contribute to a better understanding of local history and the role of heritage archives in the preservation of Catalonia’s collective memory within the European context.