Carta de Privilegio de 1583 Historical milestone · Elciego, Cuadrilla de Laguardia-Rioja Alavesa, Álava On 12 November 1583 King Felipe II granted Elciego the Charter of Privilege that separated it from the jurisdiction of Laguardia and made it an independent town, with gallows, pillory, knife and stocks as symbols of its own justice. 12 de noviembre de 1583 Photo: Zarateman (CC0) What to see and do in Elciego