Category: Military Architecture > Castle
District: Guarda > Mêda > Moreira de Rei
Located in the village of Moreira de Rei, in the municipality of Trancoso, district of Guarda, in Portugal.
The site has prehistoric origins, with a castro that was Romanized. During the Reconquista, the region was integrated into the Asturian-Leonese territory in the 10th century. The first castle was mentioned in 960, but nothing remains of it due to subsequent attacks.
In the 11th century, Moreira de Rei became an important center. In 1055, it was conquered by Fernando Magno. With the independence of Portugal, the castle was rebuilt and the village received a Charter of Foral from D. Afonso Henriques.
From the 13th century onwards, the castle and the village lost importance, not receiving significant reforms during the reigns of D. Afonso III and D. Dinis. An attempt at revitalization occurred with the New Foral of D. Manuel I in 1512.
The castle was classified as a National Monument in 1932. In the 1940s, consolidation, restoration and reconstruction works were carried out on sections of the walls.
Today, the castle is in ruins and needs greater attention and conservation from the authorities.
, Located on a granite outcrop at about 906 meters of altitude.
, Has an irregular plan in Romanesque style.
, Double belt of walls, with remaining sections to the East, South and North.
, Base of the keep to the Northwest and another tower to the Northeast.
, In the center of the parade ground, there is a square deposit dug into the rock.
, The village did not have a defensive fence, unlike other localities in the region.
, On the northwest flank, there is a seat carved into the rock known as the "Chair of D. Sancho".
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castelo_de_Moreira_de_Rei
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.82812743226956,-7.320552289452452
Coordinates DMS: 40°49'41.3"N 07°19'14.0"W
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