Torre dels Moros, also known as Torre d'Espot, is a medieval watchtower located in the village of Espot, within the municipality of Espot in the Pallars Sobirà region. Situated to the southwest of the village, it sits on the shaded slope of the Pui de Linya, below and to the east of the Bosc de la Torre.
While the domain of the Espot valley is well documented since 1066, the tower itself is not mentioned in any records. This may be because it served as a watchtower belonging to a castle, possibly that of Llort. The structure features a circular floor plan with an external diameter of 7.3 meters, while the base is battered and reaches an external diameter of 8.7 meters.
Based on its masonry and construction, the tower dates to the 12th or 13th century. The entrance is located 5.5 meters from the base, facing east, with another opening finished in a semicircular arch located 2 meters above it. Around the tower, there are up to 9 spy-holes, some of which are quite large.
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Written by Nik Frost
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