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Castrum Stacti (Camerino)

Castrum Stacti (Camerino)

Type
Castle or fortress
Municipality
Camerino (MC)

Source: site database, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Castrum Stacti is the Latin name under which the castle of Statte appears in medieval documents: a 12th-century fortification in the municipality of Camerino, in the province of Macerata, at about 610 m above sea level. It was built with Lombard craftsmen by the Counts Bonifazi to defend the Chienti valley. Its position also made it possible to control communications with the Potenza valley. Today it is not a site with organized visits: it is under mixed ownership, partly public and partly private.

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History of Castrum Stacti in Camerino

The earliest records date to the 12th century: documents from 1198 and 1201 mention an Enrico and a Gentile di Statte. In 1212 the castle was sold to a Camerino citizen belonging to the nobles of the Chiostro. In 1240 the name "Stactum" appears in the privilege with which Cardinal Sinibaldo Fieschi granted municipal liberties to the people of Camerino.

The "Descriptio Marchiae" of Cardinal Egidio Albornoz lists the "Castrum Stacti" among the castles and villages of the city of Camerino. The document is dated 1356, but recent studies by E. Saracco Previdi move it to 1363. In 1429 the four sons of Rodolfo III da Varano divided the lordship of Camerino by lot, and Statte went to Giovanni II. In 1468 the castle is also mentioned in the diploma of investiture with which Paul II confirmed Giulio Cesare da Varano.

After the Duchy of Camerino was taken over by the Holy See in 1539, the military functions of the Da Varano defensive system declined sharply. In the 16th century Statte still counted 35 very large families.

What to see at Castrum Stacti

The complex is classified as a walled castle and belongs to military architecture. Neglect has caused collapses. Among them is the pointed arch of one of the gates, which according to the scholar Bittarelli fell shortly before 1990. The complex later underwent a building restoration.

How to visit Castrum Stacti

The property is partly private, so access to the complex cannot be taken for granted. Before setting out, it is advisable to ask the Comune di Camerino (town hall) about the possibility of a visit.

Where Castrum Stacti is located

The castle stands in the hamlet of Statte, in the municipality of Camerino, at 610 m above sea level. It overlooks the Chienti valley.

Around Castrum Stacti in Camerino

Below the hamlet of Statte, on the border between Camerino and Serrapetrona and a few meters from the old state road 77, are the Statte waterfalls. In the 13th century the Campolarzo Fortress in Camerino depended on Statte. Other fortifications in the territory controlled by the Da Varano are the Castello di Beldiletto and the Castello di Vestignano. A broader overview is on the page on castles of the Sibillini Mountains.

Frequently asked questions

Are Castrum Stacti and the Castello di Statte the same place?

Yes. "Castrum Stacti" is the Latin form under which the castle of Statte, in the municipality of Camerino, appears in documents. It is mentioned in the list of Cardinal Albornoz, dated 1356 or, according to recent studies, 1363. It is also mentioned in the diploma of investiture of Paul II to Giulio Cesare da Varano, from 1468.

When and by whom was the castle of Statte built?

The castle was built around the 12th century by the Counts Bonifazi, with Lombard craftsmen. It was meant to defend the Chienti valley below and control communications with the Potenza valley. The first documents mentioning Statte date to 1198 and 1201. In 1212 the castle passed to a Camerino citizen.

Can you visit the castle of Statte?

There are no organized visits: the castle is under mixed ownership, partly public and partly private. The complex has undergone a building restoration, but access is not guaranteed. It is advisable to ask the Comune di Camerino before going.

What can you see near Statte?

Below the hamlet of Statte, on the border with the territory of Serrapetrona and a few meters from the old state road 77, are the Statte waterfalls. In the Middle Ages the Rocca di Campolarzo depended on the castle of Statte.

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