The Castle of La Muela is a defensive fortification in Consuegra, Spain. It served as a stronghold for the Knights Hospitaller during the Middle Ages. The castle is situated atop Cerro Calderico, a hill that also hosts a number of windmills and dominates the town of Consuegra.
In 1183, Alfonso VIII gifted the castle and its dominions to the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem. While the donation occurred in the late 12th century, the most relevant features of the fortification date from subsequent expansions and restorations during the 12th and 13th centuries. An hermitage was later built within the castle in the late 15th century.
The structure endured notable damage during the Peninsular War before becoming municipal property in 1962. Today, the entire Cerro Calderico - including the castle and the windmills - is protected as a historical site and was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 2008.
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