The Pazo de Camba, also known as the Casa Forte de Camba or Casa dos Churruchaos, is a noble manor house whose origins date back to the Early Middle Ages. The Camba family, one of the oldest and most powerful lineages in Galicia, exercised considerable influence over the lands of the Deza region, and during its golden age consolidated its presence in the municipality of Rodeiro through this fortified residence.
The complex has a U-shaped layout and is composed of several adjoining structures, with its square tower standing out as the most prominent feature. The tower, preserved in excellent condition, includes two windows with slightly pointed arches. The walls are built with granite ashlar masonry laid in horizontal courses, while the roofs combine gabled and hipped tiled roofs, from which two large 18th-century chimneys rise.
Historically, the manor house was connected to the chapel of San Xoán de Camba by means of an elevated passageway, allowing members of the family to access religious services directly. In the chapel atrium the tomb of Fernando de Camba, who died in 1510, is preserved; he is noted for his participation in the Granada War alongside the Catholic Monarchs. This connection between residence and chapel reflects the family’s social and religious importance in the region, as well as the role of the manor house as a symbol of power and prestige for centuries.
