Magliano (Torricella Sicura)

Magliano is a village in the Italian region of Abruzzo. It is a frazione of the comune of Torricella Sicura, in the Province of Teramo.

The village is divided into two parts, Magliano da Piedi (Lower Magliano) and Magliano da Capo (Upper Magliano). Upper Magliano today consists only of three large uninhabited villas and boasts a spectacular panorama. One of the villas likely dates back to the 16th century. The two other dwellings have identical small portals and were likely constructed in the late 18th century or the early years of the successive century. At the time of a 1981 census Magliano consisted of only 13 families living in 11 residences and had a population of 35 including 18 males and 17 females. Eleven homes (consisting of 42 rooms) were occupied and fourteen homes (consisting of 41 rooms) were empty.

The earliest known records regarding the village date back to 1026 when "Maliano" is mentioned in the context of holdings that Guiberto di Teutone offered to Pietro II, who at that time was the bishop of Teramo-Atri.

In 1056 the area was a church holding occupied by members of the Totoneschi family.

In 1062, Guido di Pietro and Tisone di Longino (nicknamed "Il Corvo" - The Raven) gave their holdings in this area to the Catholic Church.

In 1076 Teutone V, donated his holdings in Magliano to the church.

In 1323 the local church, San Lorenzo in Magliano, was declared a rectorate.

In 1371 local census records indicate that the Church of San Lorenzo was required to make contributions to higher authorities both in livestock and money.

From 1611 to 1614 Magliano was classified a church parish and hosted a Benedictine Abbey. About 100 people lived nearby at the time.

Later the area of Magliano was subdivided into several "Università agrarie" (an ancient term given to the various communes comprising a large domain). One of these was Terra Morricana Montagna, which consisted of Magliano and Faognano as well as parts of Acquaratola and Poggio Valle. A second "Università agrarie" was made up of Valle Piola as well as other portions of Magliano, Acquaratola e Poggio Valle.

The ancient church, now only a pile of rubble located on a hill near the town cemetery, dates back at least to the 14th century. In medieval times this parish church fell under the auspices of a monastery, San Pietro ad Azzanum in nearby Ioanella.

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