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The floodlit cricket stadium of the
Miranda do Corvo Cricket Club attracts foreign cricket teams per year to the municipality, which has resulted in a reciprocal growth in tourism (such as the volume of economic growth to the bars, hotels and restaurants). There is also a weekly market selling fresh
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Miranda do Corvo arrived at the end of the 10th century, although evidence of archaeological evidence to human settlement extend further back in history. The 10th century document that referenced these lands were associated with the Monastery of Lorvão in 998,
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by the municipal council referred to the remains of the castle existing in May 1799. Other records showing the many stones were robbed from the castle, resulting in a prohibition by local authorities against those that would destroy the castle to building their own homes. But, ironically it was
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raiders, but held back in
Coimbra. The castle of Miranda do Corvo was destroyed in the 12th century, resulting in the destruction of the fortification walls, many deaths and peoples imprisoned. The castle remained in ruin for sometime, although it is unclear at what point it was reconstructed.
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death of many, destruction of property, and the incubation of epidemics following the battle in many of the parishes.
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a drop, composed of large ashlars slabs, dating to the 18th century (corresponding to part of the castle wall);
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local produce, and another market on the first Sunday of each month where mainly used items are sold.
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a stone structure, from the end of the Middle Ages, that secured the access to the tower;
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