Old population centre
The area around the town of Fréscano preserves archaeological remains of very ancient settlements. Specifically, they are located on the hills of Burrén, Burrena, La Cruz, El Solado and El Morredón. They correspond to the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age and are the foundations for the development of the “Burrén Iron Age I Archaeological Park” project.
However, the first documentary mention of the locality of Fréscano appears in 1134 as a place of lordship. The existence of a medieval population is also attested by the preservation of buildings such as the hermitage of Santa María de Huerta, which, according to various studies, dates from between the 13th and 14th centuries. Inside we can find an exceptional collection of mural paintings that correspond to the linear Gothic style, dating from the first half of the 14th century. They are one of the few examples to be found south of the Ebro.
The area around the town of Fréscano preserves archaeological remains of very ancient settlements. Specifically, they are located on the hills of Burrén, Burrena, La Cruz, El Solado and El Morredón. They correspond to the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age and are the foundations for the development of the “Burrén Iron Age I Archaeological Park” project.
However, the first documentary mention of the locality of Fréscano appears in 1134 as a place of lordship. The existence of a medieval population is also attested by the preservation of buildings such as the hermitage of Santa María de Huerta, which, according to various studies, dates from between the 13th and 14th centuries. Inside we can find an exceptional collection of mural paintings that correspond to the linear Gothic style, dating from the first half of the 14th century. They are one of the few examples to be found south of the Ebro.
Agricultural use
Although it is true that we have not preserved a moment in the locality, we can affirm that Fréscano is closely linked to Mudejar culture. This is due to the existence of a Muslim population residing in the locality. We know that 450 people left Fréscano during the expulsion of the Moors.
In addition, we can still see part of the urban layout inherited from the Moorish period, which we can see through narrow streets, alleys and bends. However, the most notable survival can be found in the use of water resources in the form of extensive irrigation networks, the most outstanding example of which are the irrigation ditches. We also have an example of 20th century hydraulic engineering, the Casa de Elevación de Aguas, which today houses a museum.
A visit to its Baroque parish church dedicated to the Virgen del Pilar and the Palace of the Dukes of Villahermosa, a fine example of 16th century Aragonese Renaissance architecture, are not to be missed.
In addition, we can still see part of the urban layout inherited from the Moorish period, which we can see through narrow streets, alleys and bends. However, the most notable survival can be found in the use of water resources in the form of extensive irrigation networks, the most outstanding example of which are the irrigation ditches. We also have an example of 20th century hydraulic engineering, the Casa de Elevación de Aguas, which today houses a museum.
A visit to its Baroque parish church dedicated to the Virgen del Pilar and the Palace of the Dukes of Villahermosa, a fine example of 16th century Aragonese Renaissance architecture, are not to be missed.
Territorio Mudéjar Network
The city council has been a full member of Territorio Mudéjar since April 2021.
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Projects Mudejar Territory in Fréscano
Pedagogy | See project
Mudetrad | See project
Podcast | See project
Mudéjar didactic, the guide | See project
“Circular” from the rural school | See project
