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I'm going to start paying more attention to capitals to see if they tell a story.
“This capital probably belongs to the first phase of construction in the 12th century. It is quite deteriorated and one of its sides has been completely worn away. On the remaining sides can be seen two figures, one standing, the other on a horse. The first wears chainmail, helmet and carries a sword and shield as if attacking. The knight on the horse also has on a helmet and carries a shield. The horse’s front hoof is lifted as if charging. It has often been interpreted as the struggle between Roland, one of Charlemagne’s knights, and Ferragut the giant moor. Roland defeated him because he knew his enemy’s one weak point. This scene is frequently represented all along the pilgrim route as it is said to have taken place in the nearby town of Nájera.”
“This capital probably belongs to the first phase of construction in the 12th century. It is quite deteriorated and one of its sides has been completely worn away. On the remaining sides can be seen two figures, one standing, the other on a horse. The first wears chainmail, helmet and carries a sword and shield as if attacking. The knight on the horse also has on a helmet and carries a shield. The horse’s front hoof is lifted as if charging. It has often been interpreted as the struggle between Roland, one of Charlemagne’s knights, and Ferragut the giant moor. Roland defeated him because he knew his enemy’s one weak point. This scene is frequently represented all along the pilgrim route as it is said to have taken place in the nearby town of Nájera.”