A large stone "planted" on top of the mountain in the town of Villegar is this 8,000-year-old astronomical observatory of uncertain origin, yes, it is a beautiful watchtower of the Toranzo Valley.

The place name Bilyegar means "stone observatory" in Goidelic (ancient Celtic language).

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Elevation 420 m

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Location: Corvera De Toranzo, Pas-Iguña, Cantabria, Santander, Spain

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