Segura

1282

Transfer of Possession

Segura transferred into the holdings of the Crown of Portugal

1319

Transfer of Possession

With the extinction of the Order of the Temple, Segura became part of the Crown of Portugal's assests

1319

Transfer of Possession

The Crown of Portugal donated Segura to the Order of Christ

05/18/1376

Transfer of Possession

Fernando I of Portugal donated Segura and its village to the commander of Idnaha, Frei Nuno Martins

Date of Known Existance

(No Date) First fortification believed to date to Romans

Original Construction Date

(No Date) First fortification believed to date to Romans

Roman Conquest

(No Date) First fortification believed to date to Romans

1214

Reconstruction Date

Medieval settlement built between 1214 and 1223

08/20/1299

Reconstruction Date

Dinis I of Portugal exempted residents of Segura from taxes due to Salvaterra do Extremo on the condition that they build a castle within two years

1400

Reconstruction Date

In the 15th century construction of a barbican and moat began

1307

Contested Sovereignty

Bishop D. Vasco Martins de Alvelos, from the Diocese of Idanha-a-Velha, contested the power of the Order of the Temple over the settlement, stating that it was donated by Sancho II of Portugal to Bishop D Vicente

08/20/1299

Charter

Dinis I of Portugal exempted residents of Segura from taxes due to Salvaterra do Extremo on the condition that they build a castle within two years

02/24/1421

Charter

To ensure the settlement of Segura, João I of Portugal granted it a letter of couto de homiziados

06/01/1510

Foral Novo Charter

Segura receives the Foral Novo from Manuel I of Portugal