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Engraved stones Throughout the visit to the path, you will have to keep your eyes open to observe all the architectural details of the houses in the village of Bastelica. In the past, it was common to decorate houses with engraved lintels. Similarly, sculpted stones, certainly from religious buildings, were commonly reused in the village's buildings. These ornaments, which are evidence of military prestige or signs intended to ward off evil spirits by placing buildings and inhabitants under divine protection, constitute a rich architectural heritage today. The chapel of the Annunziata The door lintel is topped by a granite stone on which is carved the emblem of the supporters of the papacy, the Lion of the Guelphs, as well as the date of 1669 (construction date). This figure of the Lion is sometimes interpreted as a disguise for one of the demons attacking Anthony in his refuge. It may also represent Christ the Saviour. Door lintel Inscriptions, most often drawn on the lintel of the entrance door, sometimes associated with sculptures, accompanied the date of construction, the name or simply the initials of the master and builder of the house. The monogram of Christ, the three letters IHS, surmounted by a cross is always present, recalling the medieval adage, "Where the cross is shown, the insolence of the devil loses its power". From the 19th century onwards the monogram IHS, Iesus, Hominum Salvator ("Jesus, the saviour of men") disappeared and was replaced by a simple wooden cross assembled and nailed to the front door. Religious and agricultural uses At every step, one can observe agricultural replacements in the layout of the houses of Bastelica. The millstones are often used as sink stones or window sills, but also in bread ovens. During the 10th century, the commune of Bastelica was surrounded by numerous medieval chapels, and today we find the stones of the chapels in the stonework of several houses. The Costa manor Continuing along the path, the walker will be able to see the Costa family manor, hidden behind the bust of Sampiero Corso. The ancient tower, built in the 15th century, which is now a large building, has a multitude of engraved or carved stones on its façade, testifying to the military history of its construction and the successive modifications it has undergone since the 15th century: The four niches between the windows on the ground floor are each topped by an engraving: a sword, a crossbow, an estramason and a dagger. The doors on the ground floor are topped with engraved stones surrounded by a cartouche. The first door bears the inscription "IHS MARIA M.C." and probably the date 1346. The second one has some remarkable inscriptions. On the third floor, the date 1804 can be seen, the date of the raising of the manor house, as well as the initials of the master builder "F.M.C." (Francois Marie Costa). (Francois Marie Costa).

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