Castle of Anguix
Historic site in Sayatón, Spain
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The Castle of Anguix (Spanish: Castillo de Anguix) is a castle located in Sayatón, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1992.[1]
Coordinates40.430278°N 2.79°W
| Castle of Anguix | |
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| Native name Castillo de Anguix (Spanish) | |
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| Location | Sayatón, Spain |
| Coordinates | 40.430278°N 2.79°W |
| Official name | Castillo de Anguix |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1992 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0007202 |
  Location of Castle of Anguix in Spain | |
The Castle of Anguix is an example of castillo roquero architecture. These types of structures were common in areas with steep terrain that needed a fortified outpost. The castle was occupied during Austrian soldiers during the War of the Spanish Succession and was recaptured by Philip V's troops.[2]
