Cabezamesada

02Geography

Cabezamesada is situated on a plain in the La Mancha region. It shares borders with Horcajo de Santiago to the east in Cuenca, and with Santa Cruz de la Zarza, Corral de Almaguer to the north, south, and west, all within Toledo. The municipality is traversed by the Riánsares River, a tributary of the Cigüela, flowing from northeast to southwest.

03History

Cabezamesada was founded during the Reconquista following the defeat of Alfonso VI at the Battle of Uclés. Christian forces established a castle along the Riánsares River, which became a fief of the Albornoz family. In the late 15th century, the Catholic Monarchs granted the town the title of Villa, marking its jurisdiction with a roll.

• Foundation Founded during the Reconquista after the Battle of Uclés.
• Title of Villa Granted by the Catholic Monarchs in the late 15th century.
• Historical significance Home to a castle and a roll marking its jurisdiction.

Cabezamesada is a municipality in Toledo, Castilla–La Mancha, known for its agriculture and historical sites.

04Landmarks

Cabezamesada is home to several historical landmarks. The Iglesia parroquial de la Inmaculada Concepción, constructed in 1498, features an altar with images of Santa Catalina and San Antón. The Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Castillo houses the image of the Virgin and hosts agricultural product auctions during festivities.

• Iglesia parroquial de la Inmaculada Concepción Built in 1498, notable for its altar and religious art.
• Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Castillo Contains the image of the Virgin and hosts auctions during festivals.
• Rollo de justicia A Renaissance-style stone monument with a jonic column.
• Castle remnants A partially preserved tower used for religious purposes.

05Festivals

Cabezamesada celebrates several local festivals throughout the year. Key events include the patronal festivities in honor of San Antonio de Padua and the Virgen del Castillo, which features a procession and a raffle of agricultural products.

• April Resurrection Sunday: El Resucitado.
• June 13 Patronal festivities for San Antonio de Padua.
• August 15 Procession of the Virgen del Castillo from the hermitage to the church.
• First weekend of September Celebration of the Virgen del Castillo.
• October (2nd-3rd weekend) Return of the Virgen del Castillo to the hermitage.