The original Spanish Settlement was 'Las Placitas del Rio Bonito' in honor of the nearby brook. Water being a luxury in New Mexico, a decent stream was celebrated.
The Torreon was basically a Keep without a moat.
The Spanish Settlers took refuge here from Mescalero attacks.
I'd say maybe 20 people could get by inside.
( If you are wondering what happened to Billy The Kid, well I realized that the film was still here undeveloped. So we will visit the Spanish town of Las Placitasm while we wait).
I love the mud bricks, great one.
ReplyDeleteGreat capture!
ReplyDeleteYou get to see such interesting places and things, I'm envious!
ReplyDeleteI also love to see this type of historic stuff and the "keep" is great, amazing what people come up with.
Nicely shot! Well done.