Castle of Laguna de Negrillos, edificio en Laguna de Negrillos, España
The Castle of Laguna de Negrillos is a medieval stone fortress with a rectangular footprint in a small village in Leon province. The structure has thick walls of stone and lime covering an area of roughly 1000 square meters, situated near a stream. The main tower once stood at the southwest corner, and the building was constructed in the 15th century by local inhabitants, with its principal entrance featuring a round-arch gate that was repaired in 2009.
The castle was originally mentioned in the 13th century under King Alfonso IX of Leon, but the standing remains date to the 15th century when local inhabitants built it as both a residence and defensive structure. Over subsequent centuries it gradually deteriorated, suffering weather damage and partial destruction, until recent conservation efforts began to slow further decline.
The castle's name refers to the lagoons and dark waters of the surrounding area. Today it remains a point of reference for local identity and is occasionally used to commemorate the area's regional past.
The castle can be viewed from outside, though visitors should be cautious inside as some structural parts are fragile and sections of wall are missing. Access is generally unrestricted via pathways and signage installed around the site by the local municipality for visitors.
Local stories tell of the castle once holding important documents and having secret passages, adding to the site's mystique. While not all such accounts are verified, these tales give the ruins an extra layer of intrigue for those exploring it.
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