Rojas Castle, Poza de la Sal

Rojas Castle, situated atop a steep rocky hill in northern Spain, traces its origins to the late 9th century. Count Diego Rodríguez Porcelos established the initial fortress as part of a broader effort to repopulate and secure the territory following the Christian reconquest movements. Located strategically alongside contemporaneous fortifications like the Pancorbo fortress and the early foundation of the city of Burgos in 884, Rojas Castle played a significant role in defending the newly reclaimed lands against Muslim incursions.

The original castle, built by Diego Rodríguez Porcelos, was likely a tower with surrounding walls and barbacanas. The current castle was built by the Rodríguez de Rojas family in the 14th century and provided complete protection for the villa of Poza. Rojas Castle was protected by Decreto de 22 de abril de 1949. It was also rehabilitated by French troops in 1808 during the Guerra de Independencia. However, it was repeatedly attacked by Burgalese troops during the same war.

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