Torre de Ruerrero

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The Tower of Ruerrero, in the municipality of Valderredible, was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1992. It is located in the fields of the village of Ruerrero, on the top of a hill, which can be reached from the highest part of the village.

It is a watchtower from the late Middle Ages, built in the 14th-15th centuries.

It is a square tower that measures about 10 and a half metres on each side and reaches a height of 12-13 metres. The wall is very wide, more than two metres, and is formed by two ashlar stone walls in the middle of which there is a chamber filled with rubble. There are openings on all the façades except the eastern façade, the most outstanding being the twin window with semicircular arches on the southern façade. The southwest corner has collapsed. It had two floors and remains of its beams are still preserved.

Its most original element is a truncated cone-shaped tower attached to the northwest corner, which acts as a buttress. Its dimensions are 3 meters in diameter and 5 meters high.

Around it there must have been a moat, of which there are remains on the eastern side of the tower, with dimensions of about three metres wide, which is not a very frequent element in the towers of southern Cantabria.

Coordinates: 42°50'0"N, 3°54'23"W

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Torre de Ruerrero – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Colegiata de San Martín de Elines, Torre de Cadalso, Iglesia de Santa María de Hito, Iglesia de Arroyuelos.

1.9 miE
Historical place, Church
Colegiata de San Martín de Elines
49 min walk • The church of San Martin de Elines is located in the valley of Valderredible, in the Province of Cantabria, Spain. Initially part of a monastery, St Martin's later became a collegiate church under the jurisdiction of the diocese of Burgos.
1 miE
Forts and castles, Church
Torre de Cadalso
26 min walk • The tower of Cadalso, in the municipality of Valderredible, was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1992. It is located in the fields of the village of Cadalso, in a large flat area on the banks of the river Ebro.
1.8 miNE
Church
Iglesia de Santa María de Hito
45 min walk • The Archaeological Zone of Santa María de Hito, in the municipality of Valderredible consists of three distinct parts, which must be protected, as detailed below.
2.4 miE
Ruins
Iglesia de Arroyuelos
61 min walk • For other churches under the same invocation, see Church of San Acisclo and Santa Victoria.
2.5 miSW
Locality
Valderredible
65 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Valderredible is the Romanesque church of San Martín de Elines, a stunning example of medieval architecture that dates back to the 12th century. Visitors can marvel at its intricate carvings and beautiful frescoes, providing a...