none 1. A liberating pleasure
Few things can give us such rewarding pleasure as a walk in the mountains. This physical activity allows us to enjoy moments of calm and solitude, which are essential to reflect and manage our everyday problems.
In addition, while walking on the mountain, we can observe remnants of the past that transport us to previous times and show us different ways of life. These vestiges connect us with the prehistory of the mountain, when humans took advantage of natural resources to transform them into consumer goods.
The change of economic and social paradigm of the mountain is obvious. Traditional agricultural activities now coexist with new ways of relating to this environment, such as recreational use and recreation. The Parc de Collserola, for example, received more than a million visitors last year, demonstrating its popularity as an escape from urban life.
Preserving heritage
Unfortunately, the mountain’s heritage remains are also victims of human impact. Property markers, which mark land boundaries, are often ignored or considered a nuisance by mountain users. However, these milestones have a historical and social value that we cannot forget.
Some of these landmarks are associated with private owners who have left their mark on the history of the mountain. For example, the milestone of Gaspar Modolell and Modolell in Sant Just Desvern is a reminder of his contributions as an agricultural owner and his influence as mayor of the municipality. This landmark, made of sandstone, has his name and surname engraved with a cross.
Another interesting milestone is that of Pere Campmany i Majó, owner of fields in Mas Lluí in the 19th century. This landmark, also made of sandstone, shows his initials followed by a diamond-shaped dot.
In Molins de Rei, we find a landmark that refers to an owner named Vidal. Although we have no further information about this character, the landmark, made of stone, features his initials and the indication of his name.
Finally, the landmarks of the Sanson factory are an example of how companies have also left their mark on the mountain. These landmarks, made of cement, demarcate the factory property and display the company’s name in rectilinear calligraphy.
The municipal limits
The temporary landmarks, which mark the boundaries between the municipalities of Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Sant Just Desvern and Santa Creu d’Olorda, have been a source of conflict throughout history. Municipal territorial delimitation has been a complex issue and has generated tensions between these municipalities.
The landmark of the three faces is one of the most prominent elements of this delimitation. Located at a strategic point where the three municipalities meet, this stone landmark shows the representative symbols of each municipality: a bell for Sant Just Desvern, a grill for Sant Feliu de Llobregat and a cross for Santa Creu d’Olorda. This landmark, planted in 1833, is a testament to the history and relationship between these municipalities.
conclusion
The termine and property landmarks are more than simple signs on the mountain. They represent history, the relationship with the territory and the value of heritage. It is important to preserve them and understand their social function to fully appreciate their value as historical documents.
So the next time you’re hiking up the mountain, stop and look at the landmarks. Ask yourself what they represent and honor them as part of our collective heritage.