Atlantic Europe in the First Millennium BC

Abstract

This chapter focuses on archaeological remains found in the north-western Iberian landscape known as castors (hillforts). Castro was the common designation of a certain type of settlement, traditionally ascribed to the Iron Age. It is mostly recognized by its circular house structures enclosed by thick ramparts and location on high topographical points, in order to control the surrounding landscape. The relationship between the castors has been interpreted in distinctive ways. For some authors it can be regarded as an endemic situation of war, castors against castors. Other researchers although recognizing the important social role of warfare, also stress other significant factors as sociopolitical, economic, or cultural matters.

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