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Rabanera del Campo
Rabanera del Campo is a village in the municipality of Cubo de la Solana, 19 km from Soria, the capital of the province. The property is situated in a tranquil setting, surrounded by pastureland, oak and holm oak groves, fields of crops and poplar groves.
The earliest evidence of human activity in Rabanera del Campo can be found in the Cerro de San Blas, located to the south of the town. The artefacts comprise ceramic remains that are believed to be associated with a military settlement from the Second Iron Age. The remains in question were discovered at the summit of the hill and on its slope. Furthermore, it has been established that the ceramic remains can be dated to the 4th century AD, which would align with the Late Roman period. This site has been classified as an integral asset of the cultural heritage of Castilla y León.
Furthermore, this village played a role in the repopulation of the city of Soria, where it established the Church of San Juan de Rabanera. Gaya Nuño and other authors have provided insight into the art and technique of church construction, indicating that the repopulators had diverse origins, influenced by various cultures, including Lombard, Byzantine, Mudejar, Syrian, and Arab. This event is estimated to have occurred in the 12th century.
During the Middle Ages, this territory belonged to the Comunidad de Villa y Tierra de Soria, forming part of the Sexmo de Lubia. Furthermore, the property was subject to tithes payable to the Collation of Santa María de Azogue. Following the fall of the Ancien Régime, Rabanera del Campo became a constitutional municipality.
The Church of San Miguel Arcángel is the town's principal heritage site. It has been restored on various occasions. The exterior of the building is characterised by an austere appearance, with a large belfry that is crowned by two eyes and bells. The interior is accessed via an ornate Romanesque doorway with a semicircular arch and two arrises. The interior of the church features a discoidal stele of apparent Romanesque origins and the image of the main altarpiece of San Miguel, crafted at the beginning of the 17th century by Pedro Jiménez de Santiago of the Taller de Soria.
One of the most intriguing aspects of this town is the Chapel of San Blas de Rabanera. The site is a sanctuary located in a natural cave carved out of the rock, situated at the same hilltop where the Celtiberian remains have been discovered. The structure is relatively low in height and features a semicircular arch vault. Despite the lack of maintenance, the building's exterior walls retain their original blue colour and ornamental details.
It is worth noting the remarkable natural heritage of Rabanera del Campo and the wetlands to the west of the village. The lagoons are formed by the impermeability of the soil and comprise a group of temporary endorheic lagoons. These wetlands are of immense value to wading birds and local fauna. Furthermore, the site is situated within a pine reforestation area that is subject to regulation in accordance with the relevant mycological legislation.
The festivities in Rabanera del Campo are held on 3 February and 29 September. On the former date, the celebrations honour San Blas, while on the latter, they commemorate San Miguel, the town's patron saint.