Tower of Peñerudes, Medieval defensive tower in Morcín, Asturias, Spain
The Tower of Peñerudes stands 17 meters tall with quadrangular base of 7.45 meters and walls measuring two and a half meters thick.
First documented in 1378 in Bishop Gutierre de Toledo's testament, the tower was later purchased by Gonzalo Argüelles in 1417 for two thousand gold doubloons.
The structure represents medieval military architecture in Asturias and functioned as part of the defensive system between the Trubia and Nalón rivers.
The tower maintains its north wall intact while missing its southern front, with visible beam slots indicating the original three-floor internal division.
Located at 530 meters above sea level, the tower served as the center of an independent feudal territory until its dissolution in 1827.
GPS coordinates: 43.28971,-5.93468
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:41
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