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La Mesa
La Mesa, or A Mesa, stands as a parish and hamlet located in the Asturian municipality of Grandas de Salime, in the region of the Navia Historical Park.
Comprising the villages of Buspol, A Mesa, El Toucedo, Valiamayor, and El Vilar de Buspol, La Mesa is one of the seven parishes shaping the council, alongside Grandas de Salime, Penafonte, Tabada, Negueira, Villarpedre, and Vitos.
The roots of this town trace back to the Neolithic period, evident in numerous preserved tomb structures throughout the territory, with notable sites like Chao de Cereixeira, La Cancela peak, and Monte Bornela.
The Roman Empire's arrival in the 1st century AD transformed these lands into significant gold mining areas, as reflected in numerous gold deposits within the parish's territory. Preceding Roman influence, Celtic tribes and settlements were already engaged in metal mining.
During the Middle Ages, this area fell under the jurisdiction of the Bishopric of Oviedo until the 13th century. Seizing an opportunity with a Papal bull, the inhabitants of A Mesa, along with those of Villarpedre and Salime, achieved legal-administrative independence, leading to the formation of the council of Salime. However, it wasn't until 1836 that the parishes of Grandas and Trabada were annexed, culminating in the establishment of the municipality of Grandas de Salime.
Standing among the town's monuments is the Parish Church of Santa María Magdalena, a construction dating between the 17th and 18th centuries, situated along a segment of the Primitive Way. Comprising a single rectangular nave with a gabled roof and featuring later additions like a doorway, the church stands partially on an ancient burial mound from prehistoric times, offering a distinctive example of popular religious architecture in the region.
Festivities in A Mesa come to life during the patron saint celebrations honoring Saint Peter on June 29, with a traditional pilgrimage.