This example is certainly the most stylistically complex of all Simala’s portals but not the oldest. As is well-known, there are various portals dating from the second half of the nineteenth century in the hamlet’s urban fabric, albeit less eye-catching. This entrance, on the other hand, was built more recently and, as can be seen from the inscription on the keystone, dates from the year 1929.
The portal was constructed with the arch system in square, shaped blocks of sandstone. It was the work of a skilful stonemason whose creativity and care enriched all the ashlars with decorative elements, friezes and multiform engravings.
Finally, the initials P.P. of the client, “Peppino Pusceddu”, are engraved on a stone covered with embellishments that, like a wedge, completes the arch.
For his part, the carpenter added similar ornaments to those engraved on the arch in the upper cornice of the door, original and dating back to the same period, which marks the pedestrian entrance on the right and is symmetrical with the left door, which does not have a wicket door.
This portal also had a dovecote with a small window and a double-pitched roof, bordered by a string course, but after a recent restoration by the owners, the height was raised and it was converted to a living area.
