owing to the advancements in the latter part of the 20th century. Gallery Geography Argoncilhe is located in the far north, surrounded by the communities of Grijó, Seixezelo, Olival and Sandim, civil parishes of the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia, and Nogueira of Regedoura, Mozelos, Sanguedo, Lourosa and Fiães. A quiet community with good access (the EN1 and A1 motorways), Argoncilhe is situated from Santa Maria da Feira, in Espinho, from Gaia and from Porto. Economy As with most of the national territory, Argoncilhe was an agricultural area, an economy that persisted until the early 20th century. The first industries that arose were linked with forestry, and relatively small industries developed only after 1920–1930. By this time, the area became a major employer in enterprises associated with cooperage, resulting in the employment of many families and expansion of arts and construction. Further, the expansion of the tungsten mining and refining was an important milestone in the development of region (particularly between 1939 and 1945) resulting in the expansion of large businesses, but also emigration to Venezuela, Brazil, France and Germany. Architecture Argoncilhe guards many of its archaeological and religious "pearls", making the region an important tourist centre, primarily for its historical architecture. In addition to its prominent parochial church, the parish is known for the chapels of Sao Domingo, San Pedro de Sao Tome (with its iconic bell tower), the Senhora do Campo (Our Lady of the Field), and the Church of Christ the King (). In addition, there are several archaeological markers that dot the countryside, including the millennial bridge of Roçadas and the picturesque water mills, all supported and maintained by the local authority providing an important historical identity. Sports The Associação Desportiva de Argoncilhe, which plays in the first division of the district league of the Associação de Futebol de Aveiro is the primary sporting team in the region. References External links Blog de Argoncilhe Portuguese Terracotta & Plastic Pots Dragunceli - Jornal Regional de Argoncilhe Feira Lands Photos of Argoncilhe Freguesias of Santa Maria da Feira