Castro Côto dos Corvos
The fortified village typical of the iron age, known as the Reserve of crows or Ravens, Couto dos is a stony elevation where there are three lines of walls in polygonal granite irregular unit, which develop in parallel for This aspect, taking advantage of the crags and endowing the slope of embankments where would meet the housing structures.
The high altitude at which this castro is (1200 m) makes this area an excellent viewpoint of the region of Barroso.
- Difficult external parking
- Archeological sites
- Visitable (no guide)
- True
Characteristics
Monuments near Castro Côto dos Corvos
Cruzeiro do Largo de Santo António
Granite cruise placed on a platform of two quadrangular steps. The base is stone bearing, in each of the faces, with inscriptions relating to his inauguratio…
Capela de Santo António
The main facade of the chapel of Santo António has a ported rectangular overmatched by a bell tower with a little Bell, topped with pinnacles and a cross in cl…
Fonte de Baixo
The source of bass, is a source of diving where once people would dive into the containers to remove water for domestic consumption. The water is stored in a …
Igreja Paroquial de Alturas do Barroso
The parish church, Temple of longitudinal plant, is flanked by a churchyard, walled that for a long time was used as a cemetery, still sporting the whole floor…
Relógio de Sol
The Sundial of Farrier's House, adossado the main façade of this local restaurant, is a granite structure used for measurement of solar hours.
