Castellazzo di Camastra
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| Castellazzo di Camastra | |
|---|---|
| Camastra, Sicily, Italy | |
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| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 14th century |
| Materials | Stone |
The Castellazzo di Camastra is a castle in Camastra, Sicily. It was built in the 14th century, and it now lies in ruins.
History
The 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
The 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]
