Castle of Anguix
| Castle of Anguix | |
|---|---|
| Native name Castillo de Anguix (Spanish) | |
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| Location | Sayatón, Spain |
| Coordinates | 40°25′49″N 2°47′24″W / 40.430278°N 2.79°W |
| Official name | Castillo de Anguix |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1992 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0007202 |
  Location of Castle of Anguix in Spain | |
The Castle of Anguix (Spanish: Castillo de Anguix) is a castle located in Sayatón, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1992.[1]
The Castle of Anguix is an example of castillo roquero architecture. These type of structures were common in areas with steep terrain that needed a fortified outpost. The castle was occupied during Austrian soldiers during the War of the Spanish Succession and was recaptured by Philip V's troops.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Consulta a la base de datos de bienes inmuebles". Gobierno de España (in Spanish). Retrieved 2 June 2018.
- ^ Weismuller, Alberto A. (1967), Castles from the Heart of Spain (hardcover ed.), Clarkson N. Potter, Inc., pp. 217–218
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