Castle of Chera
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The Castle of Chera is a ruined castle dating to the 12th century located in Chera, Valencian Community, Spain.
History
The castle foundation was laid in the early 12th century during the Almoravid dynasty.[1] At the end of the 12th and start of the 13th century the castle was improved upon by the Almohad Caliphate. They doubled the walls and dug a moat.[2] In 1238 the castle was conquered by James I of Aragon, who gave the castle to the Aragonese noble Hurtado de Lihory, who had acccompanied him with the capture of the area.[1]
The castle was located in the border region of Castille and the Kingdom of Valencia, being the last castle in Valencia.[3] As such it was captured in 1356 by Castillian forces during the War of the Two Pedros. They held on to the castle until 1361.[1] In the 15th century the castle was abandoned.[1]
In October 2023 renovation works started to stabilize the remains.[2] Some parts of the outer wall were excavated.[4]
Design
The castle has a square design with a tower in the middle.[2]