The stonewall of history: Castell de la Mola in Colldejou, Spain

The stonewall of history: Castell de la Mola in Colldejou, Spain

Discover the history of Castell de la Mola, a stone castle in the Spanish countryside, and how it was used for defence and telegraphy during the Carlists Wars.

Castell de la Mola, located in Colldejou, Spain, is a testament to the region's rich history. Although its exact construction date is uncertain, it is believed to date back to the 19th century during the Third Carlists War, serving as a telegraphy station with a system of poles that could be observed from kilometres away. It is believed that a pre-Roman Iberian settlement existed at the summit of La Mola, and that it was used by Romans and Moors. Today, the castle stands as a National Cultural Heritage site in the Baix Camp region, and is listed in the Inventory of Architectural Heritage of Catalonia.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nik Frost

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