The Jesuit college of São Tiago de Elvas: construction, materials and actors

The present study aims to understand the architectural history of Jesuit College in Elvas, as well materials used there, and masters who worked its construction. It seeks, therefore, improve our knowledge building, thus bridging existing gap about construction systems carried out this type buildings Portugal. detailed reading produced documentation during works church college, between end 17th century first half 18th century, is crucial for future rehabilitation others a similar typology, either built by Jesuits, or constructed region. This also contributes stones used, quarries origin, these quarries. Furthermore, it will identify woods construction, lime ovens which are fundamental understanding all process.