Torre was probably born out of the desire of men who wanted to have a landmark “up there” in the village that could tell the time, so that the ringing of the bells could be heard in the surrounding area, when the people of Cliffs were out in the gardens, around the houses.
The local library, post office and Penhascoso Parish Council all operate in the same building.
Recently, the entire building was completely refurbished by the Mação, Penhascoso and Aboboreira Parish Union.