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Miguel da Silva, Bispo Eleito de Viseu, fês esta torre para governo da entrada dos navios e deu e consignou campos comprados com o seu dinheiro para que, do respectivo rendimento, se acendessem da torre fogos perpetuamente. Ano M. D.
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