Capture of Soure (1144)

Capture of Soure (1144)
Part of Reconquista

Castle of Soure
DateSeptember 1144
Location
Result Almoravid victory
Belligerents
Almoravids

Kingdom of Portugal

Commanders and leaders
Abu Zakariya Martin of Soure (POW)
Strength
4,000 men Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy

The Capture of Soure occurred in 1144, when the Almoravids of Santarém, invaded the Templar castle of Soure, which they sacked after defeating its garrison.