Torre de Cabanzón
Facts and practical information
The tower of Cabanzón is a fortified watchtower located in Cabanzón that was part of a system of fortifications in the Nansa valley. In 1992 it was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest. It is actually a tower with a small wall, successively reformed or rebuilt, it is believed that the original construction could be from the 12th century. It belonged to the lordship of Rábago.
It has a square plan, about 10 m. on a side, and its upper part was demolished according to the normal XV century due to the conflicts of the lords against the monarchy. The walls are made of ashlars joined with mortar, reinforced with ashlars in the hollows and corners, as it is typical of these constructions. The entrance of the wall did not lead directly to that of the tower, to hinder the passage of the enemy; the wall itself, about 3 meters high, has loopholes, so it is datable around the fifteenth century. The wall also has square battlements and a walkway, although quite narrow.
A contemporary rehabilitation recovered its battlements and gave it a hipped roof.
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