Santa Margarida Hillfort

Category: Archaeology > Hillfort

District: Porto > Santo Tirso > Negrelos (São Mamede) > Sotelo

Historical Value

The Castro de Santa Margarida is recognized as a site of public interest due to its cultural and historical relevance.

Strategic Location

Situated in the Serra de Monte Córdova, at 283 meters altitude, it offers a wide view over the valleys of the Vizela and Ave rivers, covering the north, east, and west.

Unique Structure

The settlement has an oval shape and includes a set of ancient buildings, surrounded by granite rocks that are part of the natural landscape.

Settlement Defenses

The original walls formed a strong defensive system, with thick walls and a rocky base that can still be observed on the east face.

Habitational Remains

There are ruins of circular dwellings that show the lifestyle of the ancient inhabitants, built with durable techniques.

Objects and Ceramics

Pieces of ceramics with typical finishes of the time have been found, such as cups and dark clay pots, which show the traditional way of life.

Period and Abandonment

This place, occupied in the castrejo period before the Roman presence, preserves genuine characteristics of the ancient local culture.

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