Alpalhão

1185 - 1200

Transfer of Possession

Assumed the castle was erected under Sancho I of Portugal; area presumed to be under the control of the Knights of Templar, but information about construction and donation is unknown

1319

Transfer of Possession

Donated to the Order of Christ under Dinis I

Date of Known Existance

(No Date) Prehistoric occupation occurred in Monte dos Setes

1185 - 1200

Original Construction Date

Assumed the castle was erected under Sancho I of Portugal; area presumed to be under the control of the Knights of Templar, but information about construction and donation is unknown

1309

Reconstruction Date

Town moved to current location under Dinis I of Portugal

1319

Reconstruction Date

Construction of castle under Order of Christ

1512

Foral Novo Charter

Manuel I of Portugal granted Alpalhão the Foral Novo