The historic Castell d'Aguilar de Segarra

The remains of Castell d'Aguilar de Segarra are located near the church of Sant Andreu in the municipality of Aguilar de Segarra. The castle's origins date back to the 10th century as part of a defensive system against the Saracens. Only fragments of walls made of well-cut stones remain today, an aspect of desolation following the destruction of the original church.

The castle was documented in 983 and belonged to the House of Cervera during the 11th and 12th centuries. In 1182, Ramon de Cervera left the castle to his son Guillem in his will. By 1381, records indicate the castle belonged to the monastery of Manresa, a position it maintained through the 17th century. Records from the 14th century also mention the castle and the church in the context of local fires.

After the destruction of the original church during the civil war, a new church of Sant Andreu was built and inaugurated in April 1949. Today, the castle is recognized as a cultural asset of national interest.

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