Photo: Rafa Lara . Membrilla The Tower stands on a small hillock in the so-called Cerro de la Membrillera, Guadaira riverside, in the municipality of Carmona .
can reach it by the A-92, exit at Utrecht by the SE-428, and just across the bridge over the Guadaira find left a trail called Vereda the Pastoral, and following it about two kilometers, we find the tower. UTM coordinates are: X = 263498.94 Y = 4127161.97.
Description:
for its plant, about 70 square meters, it follows that should have at least two plants, which gave him a huge visual field, as it is located in a vast plain that dominates the low height head. To the north you can see the Viso del Alcor Mairena and Carmona. To the east, Arahal and west, Utrera.
The tower is now demolished to ground level on the first floor, so you can say that only its base remains. However, their appearance indicates that times must have been a formidable tower.
The door is oriented toward the northeast, giving the river, which separates a few meters. There are some traces of fifth wheel or steps to access it.
are few remains of plaster, lime based on false blocks drawn, a technique common among Arab builders to give the appearance of fortifications to be built entirely with stones.
Materials:
The base is stone, leveling the ground where it sits. In the walls and then take two courses of rough stones, level with stone flakes. Also, the corners are reinforced masonry. The remaining adobe walls are based on pebbles, brick flush with executioners. No stone marks can be seen due to the sharp erosion of the stone.
Condition:
It is progressive in ruins.
Views:
is surrounded by a small ravine that becomes an impassable quagmire for both vehicles and people every time the river floods, which is common in rainy season. Therefore, it is best to visit during the dry season.
Protection:
Under the protection of the general declaration of the Decree of April 22, 1949, and Law 16/1985 on Capital Historic English. In 1993 the Andalusian gave special recognition to the castles of the autonomous community of Andalusia.
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