Penamacor

1189

Transfer of Possession

Following the reconquest, Sancho I of Portugal donated Penamacor to the Order of the Templars (current Master was D. Gualdim Pais)

1189

Original Construction Date

Construction of the medieval castle dates to the donation to the Order of the Templars

1200

Date of Known Existance

Although testimonies from the Roman period indicate that the first occupation of Penamacor date to a prehistoric castro that was later Romanized, archaeological research in Coma da Vila has not confirmed occupation prior to the 13th century

1300

Reconstruction Date

C. 1300, under the reign of Dinis I of Portugal, a new building campaign began that added another belt of walls, a keep, and a village wall.

1379

Reconstruction Date

Fernando I of Portugal sent a group of settlers to Penamacor and ordered the construction of a barbican to complement the defense of the castle. This construction was not completed until the reign of João I of Portugal - it was likely disrupted by the Succession Crisis of 1383-1385

1379

Succession Crisis

Fernando I of Portugal sent a group of settlers to Penamacor and ordered the construction of a barbican to complement the defense of the castle. This construction was not completed until the reign of João I of Portugal - it was likely disrupted by the Succession Crisis of 1383-1385

1500

Reconstruction Date

At the beginning of the 16th century, Manuel I of Portugal ordered renovations to the keep. João de Ortega was in charge of the works. This phase of construction was not complete in 1509, as recorded by Duarte de Armas

700 - 12/31/1189

Muslim Conquest

(No Date) Information about Christian Reconquest implies a prior Muslim Conquest

1189

Christian Reconquest

Sancho I of Portugal reconquered Penamacor

1199 - 1209

Charter

Sancho I of Portugal grants Penamacor a charter in 1199 and confirms it in 1209

1262

Charter

Afonso III of Portugal establishes an annual fair in Penamacor