The Castellazzo di Camastra is a castle in Camastra, Sicily. It was built in the 14th century, and it now lies in ruins.
| Castellazzo di Camastra | |
|---|---|
| Camastra, Sicily, Italy | |
| Coordinates | 37°16′20.8″N 13°48′29.62″E / 37.272444°N 13.8082278°E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 14th century |
| Materials | Stone |
History
editThe Castellazzo was built in the 14th century on the edge of a rocky plateau to control the surrounding estates. The oldest reference to a turris Camastra dates back to 1366, and in 1374 the area was in the possession of the nobleman Manfredi Chiaramonte.[1]
The site of the Castellazzo has been identified with the legendary city of Camico.[2]
Layout
editThe Castellazzo consists of an irregular pentagonal tower, which is made up of stones bound together by mortar. Parts of the structure also consist of Cyclopean masonry.[3] Some of the remaining walls are up to 3.5m high.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Castellazzo di Camastra". castelli-sicilia.com (in Italian). Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ "Tutte le fortificazioni della Provincia di Agrigento". mondimedievali.net (in Italian). Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ "Informazioni su Camastra (Agrigento)". siciliainfesta.com (in Italian). Retrieved 22 August 2015.