Facts in brief:
Origin is unclear; first recorded in 1074 letter from Alfonso VI to Count Pedro Ansrez; was noted center under lordship of Ansrez; site of marriage between Isabella of Castile & Ferdinand of Aragon 1469; damaged in Peninsular War early 19th cen.
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