Castle Lupario Explained

Castle Lupario
Native Name:Castro Lupario
Location:, Brión, A Coruña
Country:Spain

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

Background

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 (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.

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

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2010-10-05 . Patrimonio vai declarar vinte castros ben de interesecultural . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304221524/http://www.anosaterra.org/nova/patrimonio-vai-declarar-vinte-castros-ben-de-interese-cultural.html . 4 March 2016 .
  2. Book: Jacobus de Voragine . Golden Legend: St. James the Greater . . Jacobus de Voragine .