TIMELINE
The chronology of main events in Caresto
Legendary founding of Caresto
Second half of the 12th century: First evidence of fortifications between Assisi, Gubbio, and Perugia.
1217: First historical record of Caresto's existence (according to Menichetti).
1312: Caresto is a fortified court , part of the defensive system of Gubbio.
1333: First historical record of a place of worship dedicated to St. Bartholomew.
1345: First census of the men of the Villa of Caresto, recording 28 households.
1348: The Black Death strikes the territory of Gubbio.
1352: Caught in the conflict between rival powers, Caresto is destroyed and rebuilt.
1376: The curtain wall of Caresto is fortified with watchtowers and an armed tower.
1378: Caresto is occupied by Cante II Gabrielli at the head of the political exiles.
1388: Following the rule of Giovanni Gabrielli, control of Caresto passes to Bosone III Raffaelli.
1388: The Villa of Caresto is now home to 29 households.
1394: Due to military strategy, Caresto is destroyed by Antonio da Montefeltro.
1414/1431: Caresto is rebuilt, and the local farmers return to live there.
1430/1458: The Da Montefeltro family entrusts Caresto Castle to the Beni family.
1450/1480: Caresto expands its influence, improving the surrounding territory outside the fortified settlement (oppidum).
1471/1476: A new curtain wall is built to defend the castle.
1504: A calcinaro (lime pit) for leather processing is built in Caresto.
1559: The keep of Caresto is restored and made habitable.
1567: Around 40 families reside within the parish of St. Bartholomew in Caresto.
1570: The first pastoral visitation to the church of St. Bartholomew is recorded.
1574: Apostolic visit by the Bishop of Famagusta, Girolamo Ragazzoni. Caresto is depicted on a geographical map for the first time.
1580 ca: The first bell tower is built at the church of St. Bartholomew.
1613/1618: Several pastoral visitations to the church of St. Bartholomew are recorded.
1635: Pastoral visit during the episcopate of Ulderico Carpegna, featuring a complete description of Caresto.
1642: Pastoral visit during the episcopate of Orazio Monaldi (the parish is home to 166 souls).
1659: Pastoral visit during the episcopate of Alessandro II Sperelli.
1710: Pastoral visit during the episcopate of Fabio Manciforte.
1718: The parish priest of Caresto formally reports the state of destitution among his congregation.
1749: Pastoral visit under Bishop Giacomo Cingari (San Cristoforo is also visited).
1757: Ownership of the cassero (keep) is registered to Francesco Fioriti, known as "Spoletino".
1763: To clear its debts, the community cedes the castle and its ruins to the parish priest.
1766: Brogliardo (land registry index) of all property owners in the Hamlet of Caresto.
1768: Completion of the surveying operations for the Ghelliano Cadastre.
1782: Stato delle Anime (Status of Souls) for the Gubbio district: 302 people reside in the Hamlet of Caresto.
1784: Pastoral visit during the episcopate of Paolo Orefici.
1851: Pastoral visit during the episcopate of Giuseppe Pecci.
1856: Pastoral visit during the episcopate of Innocenzo Sannibale.
1850/1856: The parish of St. Bartholomew is suppressed and annexed to Carbonesca.
1944: In June and July, the area turns into an active battleground between the Germans and the Allies.
c. 1960: The last residents leave the Castle of Caresto.
1971/1984: Severe seismic events are recorded within the territory of Valfabbrica.
1975: Through a sale to private owners, the parish alienates its properties in Caresto.
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