The staddle granaries of Lindoso are of the narrow, perpendicular variety, and can be divided into four sub-categories: a) granaries entirely made of stone, b) combined stone and timber granaries, c) with stone walls and roof and lathwork, d) with coped roofs and storm screen.
They are built around a central rectangular threshing floor, an illustration of the importance of co-operative work in the local mountain communities.