Legoli
Legoli: a hamlet of Peccioli
Hello friends! Today I would like to talk to you about Legoli, a hamlet in the municipality of Peccioli, located in the province of Pisa, Tuscany. Legoli takes its name from "Castrum Leguli" and was once a castle with a church called Santi Bartolommeo and Giusto.
Physical Geography
Legoli is located on the crest of a tufaceous hill, surrounded by some streams that separate it from the nearby villages of Toiano (Palaia) and Montefoscoli.
History
The history of Legoli dates back to the 10th century, when Countess Willa, mother of the Great Count Ugo, donated her court "de Liguli", together with the land of Mortadinga and another court near San Miniato, to the church of San Ponziano in Lucca. However, we must be careful not to confuse Legoli with Cigoli, even though both have a church dedicated to San Bartolommeo, as they belonged to different dioceses.
In fact, Legoli has always been under the diocese of Volterra and was described in historical documents such as the sales contract of January 22, 1139, in which Count Ranieri di Travale de Pannocchieschi and Countess Sibilla, his wife, sold their possessions to Adimaro Adimari, Florentine bishop of Volterra. The document also mentions the church of Santi Giusto and Bartolommeo in the castle of Legoli, as well as the possessions in other neighboring districts.
However, there are some historical sources that confuse Legoli with Colleoli or Cigoli (San Miniato), and even some that refer to the village of Ceoli, near the Cascina river, but we must be careful with this information as it can lead to misunderstandings.
In general, the history of Legoli is interesting and offers us an opportunity to discover more about Tuscany and its hidden treasures.
Conclusion
So, here is a brief guide to Legoli, a small hamlet in the municipality of Peccioli. I hope my presentation has piqued your interest and motivated you to learn more about the history and geography of Tuscany. Bye and see you soon!
