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Historic site in Sayatón, Spain
Castle of Anguix
Native name
Castillo de Anguix (Spanish)
LocationSayatón, Spain
Coordinates40°25′49″N 2°47′24″W / 40.430278°N 2.79°W / 40.430278; -2.79
Spanish Cultural Heritage
Official nameCastillo de Anguix
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaMonument
Designated1992
Reference no.RI-51-0007202
Castle of Anguix is located in SpainCastle of AnguixLocation of Castle of Anguix in Spain

The Castle of Anguix (Spanish: Castillo de Anguix) is a castle located in Sayatón, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1992.

The Castle of Anguix is an example of castillo roquero architecture. These type of structures were common in areas with steep terrain that needed a fortified outpost. The castle was occupied during Austrian soldiers during the War of the Spanish Succession and was recaptured by Philip V's troops.

References

  1. "Consulta a la base de datos de bienes inmuebles". Gobierno de España (in Spanish). Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  2. Weismuller, Alberto A. (1967), Castles from the Heart of Spain (hardcover ed.), Clarkson N. Potter, Inc., pp. 217–218


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