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The Castle of Monforte, also referred to as Free Rio Monforte Castle in Tras-os-Montes, located in Águas Frias parish, Monforte de village, Chaves municipality, Vila Real district of Portugal.

History

Early History

Archaeological evidence indicates that the early human occupation of its site dates back to Neolithic Times. When the Roman conducted their invasion of the Iberian Peninsula, the region was occupied due to the proximity of the settlement with Roman road that linked Astorga to Braga.

In 1273, the town received a Foral charter from King Afonso III (1248-1279).

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 The Castle of Monforte, also referred to as Free Rio Monforte Castle in Tras-os-Montes, located in Águas Frias parish, Monforte de village, Chaves municipality, Vila Real district of Portugal.
-It stands on one of the slopes of Brunheiro saw, in a dominant position on the village and the river of Free Waters.
 ==History==
 ===Early History===
 Archaeological evidence indicates that the early human occupation of its site dates back to Neolithic Times. When the [[Hispania|Roman]] conducted their invasion of the [[Iberian Peninsula]], the region was occupied due to the proximity of the settlement with Roman road that linked Astorga to Braga.
+In 1273, the town received a [[Foral]] charter from King Afonso III (1248-1279).
-Rio Free Monforte came to join the Portuguese territory as soon as it was the nationality.