Castroverde de Cerrato

02Geography

Situated in the Esgueva Valley, Castroverde de Cerrato is part of the El Cerrato comarca and the judicial district of Valladolid. The municipality shares borders with Palencia to the north, Villaco and Torre de Esgueva to the west, Valbuena de Duero to the south, and Torre de Esgueva and Fombellida to the east. The area is historically significant, with evidence of ancient human settlements and Roman villas.

Patron saint

San Basilio

Festival dates

June 14 (San Basilio), December 4 (Santa Bárbara), first week of August (Gran Fiesta de la Cosecha)

03History

In the Late Middle Ages, Castroverde de Cerrato was part of the Meryndat of Çerrato, noted in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla. It developed into an administrative center, overseeing several surrounding villages. The remnants of a 9th-century fortified structure and its role as the capital of the Castroverde council in the 16th century highlight its historical significance.

• Becerro de las Behetrías Documented in 1351 under King Pedro I of Castile.
• Population in the 19th century 232 inhabitants recorded.
• Fortress remains Dating back to the 9th century.
• Capital of Castroverde council Included Villaco, Fombellida, and Torre de Esgueva.
• Emancipation of municipalities Occurred in the mid-18th century.

Discover Castroverde de Cerrato, a historic municipality in Valladolid known for its ancient roots and architectural heritage.

04Cultural Heritage

Castroverde de Cerrato is home to several notable structures, including the neoclassical Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, built in 1807, and the remnants of the medieval castle. The Arco de Santa Clara, part of the castle's walls, is also a significant landmark.

• Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Neoclassical church with three naves and a stone facade.
• Arco de Santa Clara Part of the medieval castle walls.
• Castillo de Castroverde de Cerrato Historical remains of a castle.
• Gastronomy specialty Tortas de Cañamones, a traditional sweet.