Castle of Seda

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The Castle of Seda is a medieval castle located in the civil parish of Seda, in the municipality of Alter do Chão, in the Portuguese district of Portalegre.HistoryBetween the Roman and Muslim occupations there existed a castle fortification by the name of Arminho on the site. The medieval settlement was founded on a Romanized castro, which was a 2nd century presence conditioned by its position over the Ribeira de Seda, identifiable by milestone encountered in the region, among other vestiges.In 1160, D. Afonso Henriques conquered the settlement from the Moors. The construction of the walls likely began following its conquest, along a frontier which was still influenced skirmishes and battles. Following their defeat, the location was donated to the Knights Templar, but in 1271, Seda was transferred to the Knights of Avis; Friar Simão Soeiro, Master of the Order, received a new foral for its development.On 18 May 1271, a foral (charter) was conceded to Father Simão, Master of Avis, which was later (30 October 1427) validated by King D. John I and reissued on 1 September 1510, by King D. Manuel I.In the 1527 "Numeramento", it was the seat of the municipality, during the jurisdiction of the Order of Avis, when there were 184 residents.The municipality was extinguished in 1836, with the administrative reforms.

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