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Castrejo settlement of Alvora

Category: Archaeology > Settlement

District: Viana do Castelo > Arcos de Valdevez > Chã

Location

Parish of Álvora, Arcos de Valdevez, on top of a hill overlooking the Vez river valley.

History

Ancient settlement inhabited since the Bronze Age, with greater occupation in the Iron Age and Roman presence later on.

Defenses

Walls, natural escarpments and vestiges of circular constructions.

Findings

Ceramics, Roman coins and a cross engraved on the rock.

Importance

It is part of the network of hillforts in the region and is classified as a Property of Public Interest.

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Coordinates DD: 41.93793974391019,-8.441639423721844
Coordinates DMS: 41°56'16.6"N 08°26'29.9"W

Weather Chã  Weather Chã

Tuesday, 05
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17° | 38°
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Wednesday, 06
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20° | 35°
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Thursday, 07
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18° | 34°
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Friday, 08
Clear sky
16° | 32°
Clear sky
Saturday, 09
Few clouds
14° | 29°
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