The tumultuous history of Castell de Cabrera, a 10th-century castle in Spain's

The tumultuous history of Castell de Cabrera, a 10th-century castle in Spain's

Documents from 1051 reveal the existence of Castell de Cabrera, a low medieval castle with a history marked by ownership changes, including during the reign of King Jaume II.

The Castell de Cabrera, also known as Torre d'en Lluc, is a declared national cultural site located in the slopes of Montsec de Rúbies, in the municipality of Vilanova de Meià, Spain. Dating back to the 10th century, this low medieval castle is similar to house forts of the region. Its exact construction date is unknown, but it is known to have been a protective fortress for centuries. The castle's ownership passed through various hands, even involving the crown of King Jaume II.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nik Frost

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