On the road connecting Ejea and Luna with Huesca, stands the Castillo de Yéquera, also known as the castle of Yecra or Lacorvilla. Its origin dates back to the 11th century, although the remains visible today correspond to the expansions of the 14th century. The castillo de Yéquera was likely a fortification in the area before 1093, when the king ordered his merino Banzo Azcón to repopulate the area and build a fortification to secure control of the newly conquered lands. Yéquera was part of a border defensive line of Aragon.
The castle was strategically located on the road connecting Ejea and Luna with Huesca and had a protective role in the advance of the Reconquista. By the 14th and 15th centuries, the Castillo de Yéquera belonged to the powerful Luna family. The castle's area was not large and had an irregular shape. The castle's walled area consisted of two parts, now separated.
The main tower measures about 15 meters in height. The tower is divided into three floors and has a semi-circular entrance. The castle has windows with pointed arches and is in a state of progressive ruin.
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Written by Nik Frost
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