The ruins of Castillo da Frouxeira, located in the parish of Santa Cilla do Valadouro in the municipality of Foz, have an intriguing history. Originally owned by the Mindonese mitra, it was one of the belongings received by Pardo de Cela as a wedding gift.
Pardo de Cela defended Castillo da Frouxeira against troops led by Luis de Mudarra and commanded by Fernando de Acuña. Because of its geographical situation, the fortress was practically impregnable, and the opposing troops were unable to conquer it or defeat Pardo de Cela.
However, the castle's eventual downfall was not due to military force but to the treachery of Roi Cofano do Valedouro, a traitor within Pardo de Cela's own ranks. Once the mariscal was betrayed, the castle was totally demolished, leaving behind no stone upon stone. Today, only the ruins remain, offering a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the treachery that can lurk within.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nik Frost
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