Oinoe, Mandra-Eidyllia, Western Attica,Attica
Tower of Oinoe in Megaris
or Tower of Kontita
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The interior of the tower of Oinoe
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An owl in the ruins of the outer yard of the tower
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The tower from a little further
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interior of the tower, May 2021
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interior of the tower, May 2021
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interior of the tower, May 2021
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interior of the tower, May 2021
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ottoman coin (early 19th cent.) from the tower (Dedes, 2023)
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| Location: |
| Northwest from the village Oinoe of West Attica |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Attica Western Attica | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Mandra-Eidyllia • Oinoe | |
| Altitude: | |
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Elevation ≈ 405 m (Relative Height≈10 m) |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 13th cent. | FRANKISH  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Tower |
Not Good
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The only Frankish tower in west Attica. There is another Frankish tower in Attica in another village which is named also Oinoe (!), near Marathon.
Oinoe is at a strategic location on the route, through the mountains, to Viotia. However the tower has probably been the house or the watchtower of the local lord. It is not a powerful enough fortification to control the road but was suitable for surveying the surrounding fields.
Structure, Fortification & Buildings
It is a building with a rectangular layout, measuring 8.5✖7.0m. It is preserved at a maximum height of about 5 m. The entrance opening was at a higher levela and is not preserved. Apparently, it was located at a height higher than what the building survives today.
The openings on the west and south sides of the ground floor are later. They were opened to serve the occupants of the building in the following centuries.
On the first floor, on the north wall, there is a slotted window-loop, while on the second floor, a similar window opens on the east wall.
Research in the surrounding area has brought to light ceramics and other findings dating from the 13th century to the Tourkokratia.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | November 2013 | Last addition of photo/video: | June 2021 |
Sources
- Website Βυζαντινά Μνημεία Αττικής - Μεσαιωνικός πύργος Οινόης Μεγαρίδας (Greek only)
- ΑΡΧΑΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΟΝ ΔΕΛΤΙΟΝ, τεύχος 49 – Β1, 1994, σελ. 95
- photographs 8-14 Dionisios Xenoulis, May 2021
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| Approach to the monument: |
| Fron Attiki Odos, exit to Elefsis and follow the old NR to Thiva. In Oinoe, turn right to Osios Meletios. After 2.5km, turn let to Gogroepakousessa monastery. You will find the tower after 2km of dirt road, shortly afer the monastery. |
| Entrance: |
| The access is free |