The Castle Lupario, also known as the Castle Beca, is a Gallaeci castro located between the towns of Bastavales [es], (Brión) and Ribasar [es] (Rois).

Castle Lupario
Castro Lupario
Bastavales [es], Brión, A Coruña in Spain
Ruins of Castle Lupario
Ruins of Castle Lupario
Coordinates42°48′48″N 8°37′54″W / 42.813333°N 8.631667°W / 42.813333; -8.631667

Background

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The site was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in December 2009.[1] It is easily accessible and remains of the walls can be seen. This caste complex was perhaps the capital of the Amaci [es] (Astures) and came to achieve great importance. A parish church, Santo Antonini de Castro, existed on the site until the also existed here until the beginning of the 17th century.[citation needed]

The Liber Sancti Jacobi places Queen Lupa's residence at this castle.[2]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Patrimonio vai declarar vinte castros ben de interesecultural". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
  2. ^ Jacobus de Voragine. Golden Legend: St. James the Greater. Golden Legend.
  3. ^ Castellá Ferrer, Mauro (1610). Historia del Apostol de Iesus Christo Sanctiago Zebedeo. pp. 117, 130.
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