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13th century capital
One of the few elements from the first stage of the castle.
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A Brotherhood to break free from the archbishop’s rule
The continuous abuse by feudal lords led to alliances between towns and knights.
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Abandonment and plunder
The destruction caused by Irmandiños and its later systematic plundering almost wiped it from the face of the earth.
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Alonso II of Fonseca
Last archbishop of Santiago with military power.
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Alonso Suárez de Deza
The leader of the revolts against Berenguel de Landoira.
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Archaeological excavations
They culminate in 2013 with the archaeological project for the study, recovery and appreciation of Rocha Forte.
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Basin of holy water
Liturgical celebrations at the chapel of Saint Euphemia.
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Berenguel de Landoira
One of the most important archbishops in Galicia and Europe.
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Bernal Yáñez de Moscoso
The leader of the urban revolt against Rodrigo de Luna.
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Bone and clay dice
Trench art: killing time during war.
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Castle origins
The first mention of the Castle of Rocha Forte dates back to 1253, but it is quite likely that its construction is earlier.
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Channels, cisterns and other premises
Supply of victuals in times of war
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Coins
The castle also went through a deep economic crisis.
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Crossbow arrows
Essential weapons in siege wars.
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Diego Gonçalves
An armourer at the archbishop’s home.
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Gothic capital
French art and military architecture in the same building.
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Holding to power. The civil war and the English invasion
With the fight for the succession to the throne of Castile, new forces come into play that contribute to instability in Galicia.
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Horseshoes and horse’s bit
Knights: the decisive force of the armies of the time.
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Inés García
Wife of the last castellan of the fortress.
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Keys and lock
Would one of them be the chapel of Saint Euphemia?
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Mill, sickle and scythe
Harvesting and farming in times of war
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Mini the Elder
Assaulted on River Sar, a witness to the Tavera vs. Fonseca lawsuit.
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Oysters and fishbones
Luxury diets: produce from the Rías Baixas
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Pedro de Osorio
Count of Trastámara and head of the Irmandade in Santiago.
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Pedro Fernández de Castro
Count of Lemos and Sarria, military support of Berenguel de Landoira.
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Pins and appliqués
If it was a military establishment… whose was this?
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Rodrigo de Luna
Triggered the Great Irmandiño War.
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Roi do Aido
A carter and a servant of the last castellan of Rocha Forte.
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Stone balls and projectiles
Their weight ranges between 5 and 150 kg.
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Suero Gómez de Toledo
An archbishop murdered at the cathedral gates.
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Tableware and luxury pottery
Grey pottery and luxury imports for the lords.
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The arrival of Berenguel: urban revolts
The new archbishop comes to take control of the domain and of the Church of Santiago but he is not welcomed by the bourgeoisie.
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The cathedral-fortress of Santiago
The symbol of the military power of the Church.
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The chapel's mystery
Remains and no visible structure.
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The Conxo castrum and the petroglyphs
Symbols, daggers and halberds by the road.
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The destruction of the castle: the Great Irmandiño War
Locals, peasants, knights and ecclesiastics gather in Santa Susana, a oakwood at the gates of Santiago, and march against the castle.
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The double wall
Protection against the technologic advances in weaponry
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The execution
Following the first siege to the castle, the archbishop has the leaders of the revolt executed.
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The keep
Razed and dismantled stone by stone: the symbol of the castle.
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The railway line and the first scientific studies
Treasure hunters, scholars and railway engineers: struggling for the potential of Rocha Forte.
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The refuge
A concentric castle on a granitic outcrop.
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The Tavera-Fonseca lawsuit: the witnesses
A document collects the memories of 183 people that saw the castle before its destruction and plundering.
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Wedges and chisels
Tools for the construction of a castle on rocks.
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Xoana de Castro
Behind the revolts, together with Bernal Yáñez de Moscoso.
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Xoán Arias
The residence of Rocha Forte and the Gothic city.
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Álvaro Sánchez Dávila
Castellan of Rocha Forte during the Great Irmandiño War.