Chao Samartín

Chao Samartín is a Castro located in the municipality of Grandas. It was founded in the Bronze Age, around the year 800 BCE. The castro was discovered in 1977.
  • Archaeological site
  • …lies at an elevation of around 660 metres (2,180 feet)
  • …is also known as “Castro Chao Samartin”
  • Description: hill fort

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Castro and Padraira.
is a hamlet.
is a hamlet, which is situated 6 km southeast of Chao Samartín.
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Latitude
43.19849° or 43° 11′ 55″ north
Longitude
-6.9259° or 6° 55′ 33″ west
Open location code
8CMM53XF+9J
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Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
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In Other Languages

From Asturian to Spanish—“Chao Samartín” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

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