Torre de Alcázar
The earliest written references to a fortress in Jerez (al-Qasr Sened) date back to the 12th century. In 1125, Alfonso "El Batallador" arrived, causing great destruction to the nearby towns. This prompted the construction of several defensive towers and the relocation of the towns to the shelter of the fortifications. Two large towers were built in the area of Los Caserones, opposite the Castillo de Jerez, at the end of the fourteenth century. Only one of these towers remains today.
Known as the Torre de Alcázar, it is the better-preserved of the two and can be seen facing the town. Due to its size and structure, it is a typical farm tower which served as a refuge for the nearby population of the Alcázar neighbourhood and the surrounding area's peasants. Based on its position, this tower should have alerted the Castillo de Jérez in case of danger. The 12-metre-high tower has three storeys and a prism-shaped structure. It has a rectangular floor plan measuring 7.40 x 6.90 metres.
Its construction is similar to that of the Castillo de Alquife, with masonry walls made of flat stones laid in regular rows with courses of flagstones. Remains of walls have been found next to the tower, which could correspond to a walled settlement. It is located to the east of the town.