The castle of Montuerto, standing on a cliff overlooking the Curueño river, is a fortress shrouded in mystery. For years, it was known as the Castillo de Arbolio, but modern investigations suggest it could be the Castillo de Barrio de la Tercia. Its location, which dominates the ancient Roman road that communicated with Asturias through the Puerto de Vegarada, confirms its strategic importance. However, the exact history of this castle is still a mystery.
The archaeological evidence suggests that this castle was built on the remains of a Roman fort. The remains of a wall on the top of the castle, with no access point, and the four immense buttresses below the church, which once supported a fortified area, hint at its past as a stronghold. The area, used as a graveyard in modern times, still holds secrets about the people who once lived there. The castle's age, dating back to the tenth century, adds to the mystery.
Whether it is the Castillo de Arbolio or the Castillo de Barrio de la Tercia, it stands as a testament to the rich history of this region.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nik Frost
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