Introduction: The Pleasure of Nature and the Discovery of the Past
Walking along the trails of our mountain is an experience that gives us not only physical but also sensory gratification. It is an opportunity to find the calm and solitude necessary to reflect and deal with everyday challenges.
As we walk, we can find vestiges of the past that transport us to other times and ways of life. These remains, like the fetas, are silent witnesses of the human activities that have shaped our environment.
The Legacy of the Mountain: Agriculture, Livestock and Mining
During the last six thousand years, the Collserola mountain has been the scene of various economic activities. Agriculture, livestock and mining have left their mark on the landscape.
The evidence of these activities, such as the Cova de l’Or, the Grases and the farmhouses, allow us to understand how our ancestors interacted with the environment and obtained resources from the land.
The New Paradigm: Leisure and Nature
Currently, the Collserola mountain has experienced a paradigm shift. The few agricultural activities that still resist are combined with new recreational and recreational uses.
The recreational use of the mountains poses new challenges, such as managing the impact of a massive urban population that seeks in natural spaces an escape route from industrial and alienating life.
Las Fitas: Witnesses to Heritage and Property
The fetas are lithic elements that mark the limits of properties and municipalities. Its presence on the Collserola mountain reminds us of the importance of ownership and management of the territory.
Property Fees
We have identified several property categories in the Collserola mountain, each one associated with a particular owner.
These facts include that of Gaspar Modolell, an important agricultural owner of Sant Just Desvern; that of Pere Campmany, a landowner in Mas LluÃ; that of Vidal, an owner in Molins de Rei; and that of Can Amigó del Clot, whose identity remains unknown.
Fitas from the Sanson Factory
Along the Riera de la Salut, we have located a set of fences that delimit the property of the Sanson factory. These fetas are modern and made of cement, the main product of the factory.
Municipal Fits
Municipal deeds, also known as termeneras, mark the boundaries between the municipalities of Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Sant Just Desvern and Santa Creu d’Olorda (municipio disappeared in 1915).
The first plantation of fetas termeneras took place in 1663, and the second in 1833. The most notable fita is the fita of the three faces, located at the point of confluence of the three municipalities.
Conclusion: Valuing Hidden Heritage
The fetas are silent witnesses of the history of our mountain. They allow us to understand the past and appreciate the importance of property and municipal boundaries.
As we walk the paths of Collserola, let us make an effort to observe and appreciate these humble structures. They are a reminder of our heritage and a link to past generations.
