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Torre de Guajar

Torre de Guajar

This is a cylindrical watchtower from the Moorish period with a circular base and a diameter of 3.95 metres. The first third is built with masonry of small, flat stones laid in regular rows, alternating with courses of slabs. The central section comprises regular rows of large stones interspersed with slabs, while the uppermost third comprises smaller stones laid in irregular rows. There are no visible remains of plaster on the exterior, and it has a preserved height of 7.50 metres. The remains of the brick vault that covered the room and its lime concrete floor are preserved. It has a north-facing loophole. It is located east of the town.

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