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The plaque over the archway was carved, in concrete as far as I can tell, in the late twentieth century. It either duplicates an original inscription, or, less likely, is a completely new creation, but imitating the style of the 16c: if so, you can tip your hat to the modern designer, who has done a very good job.

Unfortunately, the one thing we want from an inscription of this type, I can't tell you: who exactly the area's governor was, who took care to repair the fortifications of Usigni (or at least the gate, since the town is no longer walled). Nob . . . is probably just Nobilis, "nobleman"; but it might be the beginning of a family name. The papal governor of Spoleto cannot be meant; in 1580 Luigi Pallavicini was succeeded by Vincenzo Bellucci. If you know more than I do, please drop me a line: innanzittutto se sei colui che scolpì la targa. . . .

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