Santiago-Pontones

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History

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During the Middle Ages, it was known with the name of Hornillo, a name given by the transhumant shepherds. Later, it received the name of Puebla de Santiago and finally Santiago de la Espada.
The first known human settlements date from the Palaeolithic period. The Iberians also left trace of their settlement in the village.
During the al-Andalus period, the Arabs gave name to some of the hamlets, such as Miller, Marchena or la Muela.
The Knights of the Order of Santiago reconquered the village in 1247.
In 1266, King Alfonso X granted some privileges to the neighbours.
It became independent from Segura de la Sierra in 1961.