Consuegra © Mark Wade

Today the emblemic town of La Mancha, with its 12th Century Hospitaller's castle and array of windmills on the hill overlooking the town. Site of the battle with the Almoravides on August 15, 1097 at which Alfonso was defeated and the Cid's son killed.

The Christians retreated to the castle of Consuegra and were besieged by the Muslims for eight days. They then withdrew to the south. At the same time, near Cuenca, another Muslim army defeated Alvar Fanez before withdrawing as well. Latitude: 39.46. Longitude: -3.61.

• Book V Chapter II:

  And in these days King Don Alfonso fought at Consuegra with King Abenalfange of Denia, and in this battle the Christians were defeated, and Diego Rodriguez, the son of my Cid, was slain.