Raccard

Raccards are traditional granaries that can be found in parts of the Minho, north of Portugal (called Espigueiro), in Galicia and Asturias, north-west of Spain, Swiss Alps (usually in Valais) and in the Italian Alps (in the Lys Valley and in Ayas). In Italy they are called rascard and in Savoy regard.

A raccard in the village of Fiesch, Valais

These structures are built above ground and are supported by wooden stilts. A circular stone slab, forming an overhang, is intercalated between the stilts and the granary to prevent rodents from gaining access to the grain or fodder reserves.

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  Raccards in Saas-Fee
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  Raccard in Grimentz - a view of the stone slabs which prevent rodent incursions.
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  Rascard in Ayas