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San Quirico's Fort |
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Roccapiemonte owes its name to the fortified complex on the top of Monte
Solano, beneath which three hamlets grew up from medieval times and
subsequently joined to form the village. In a commanding position on the
pyramid-like hilltop dominating traffic and men coming and going between
Nocera, Cava and Mercato Sanseverino, all that now remains of the
stronghold are traces of the triple outer walls. It probably dates back to
Longobard times and was fortified by the Prince of Salerno, Guaimario, in
1042. It took the name of S. Quirico from a church nearby and was still in
use in the Angevin period. The Count of Sarno Coppola may have stayed here
during the Barons’ Plot of 1486. It seems that the Ravaschieri, the
feudal lords, restored the manorhouse in the 17th century. The
scant remains of the structure, with notable potential in terms of both a
monument and a local beauty spot, await restoration enabling them to
become a public asset. |
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Period |
11th century |
Location |
Mount Solano |
