ecinaro, which derives from Sicinus, was undoubtedly
an important settlement for the Peligni Superequani.In various districts very interesting archeological finds have been discovered.
In the "Casale" locality, for example, many white limestone fragments have been found: the fragment of a cornice; the rectangular-shaped lid of a cineraria urn; the upper part of a votive altar; the remains of a small temple; the drum of a column; carved stones; tiled tombs; as well as various clay remains.
Near
the fountain "La Cambra", ruins of old buildings, remains of opus incertum walls,
blocks of squared stones of various sizes, fragments of brick and several tombstones have
been found, which lead one to believe that there could have been a vicus or a
pagus here.Between the spring "La Cambra" and the village "La Villa" remains of walls, the base of an alter, carved stones and tiled tombstones have been uncovered.
In 1926, north of the "San Gregorio"spring, a fragment of limestone architrave with a frieze in relief on the front was found, and along a path, remains of old buildings, one of which was a wine cella, were found. In the immediate vicinity, in 1968, a funerary inscribed pillar of "Novia" was found. Also, an interesting fragment of frieze with festoons of fruit, leaves and wheat held by little children in relief, another two inscribed pillars (one of which on the front has the head of a lion holding a ring in its mouth from which hangs a club, and the other with a dedication to Hercules the Victor on the front and on the left side, a club in relief), several bronze statues, a large fragment of an armed horseman and the remains of a building which state the existence of a sanctuary in honour of Hercules the Victor.
In the district of "La Ira" a votive altar was found along with several ruins of antique walls, the remains of a round cement sepulcre, perhaps belonging to the 1 century A.D., and numerous clay fragments, still visible today, which prove that the area was inhabited in ancient times ( according to E.Ricci, ancient Superaequum was stood right in the locality of S.Gregorio-Ira).
In 1076, Teodin, valva count of Gagliano, donated his estate in servitio of Cocullo, Secinaro, Goriano Valli, the hamlet of Molina Aterno, to the monastery of Farfa.
In1143 Rainaldo, the count of Celano, son of Crescentius, after having recognised the high sovereignty of King Ruggero, is declared proprietor of the new county of Celano and becomes feudatory also of Secinaro.
In 1173, in the Catalogue of Barons compiled under the rule of King Guglielmo, it is said that Rainaldo the count of Celano had granted the land with Goriano di Valva as feudo estate to Sichenale and to his brother Ruggero.
In 1183 in the seal of Lucio III, the following churches were mentioned: S.Marie de Rosis, S:Nicolai, S.Egidii, S.Juste, S.Quirici, S.Johannis, S.Gregorii, S.Theodori, S.Marie, S.Galatie in Secinaro.
In 1311 the last descendent of Sichenali Giovanni di Pandolfo dies and in his last will and testament he leaves his property to the church of Rieti, perhaps because the Sichenali family came from Rieti.
In1316, from the Regesto of King Robert, it is understood that a certain Gualtieri possessed two parts of
Secinale.In 1332, the Castle of Secenalebecomes the property of Ruggero II of the Counts of Celano, son of Tommaso and Isabella.
In 1391, Antonio, the son of Ruggero II of the Counts of Celano, usurped the Castle of Secinaro from his father.
In 1451, the County of Celano, under Lionello Accorciamuro, husband of Iacovella, countess of Celano was in possession of large amounts of land, among which was "Secinara".
In 1484, Restain IV Cantelmo, because of his fidelity to the crown, is given the title Executioner of the Land of Secinaro.
In1489, the owner of Secinaro is the noble D.Antonio Franco of the once great D. Antonio, and on October 26 surrenders the Chapel of S:Pio of Molina.
In 1527, during the reign of Carlo V, this land becomes known as Secinara according to Costo and Sofia, Secenara and was marked with 140 fires.
In1596, a pious testator left just enough to erect a chapel for the use of the churches of S.Maria della Consolazione, S.Nicola and S.Maria della Valle.
In 1633, the owner of the land of Secinaro is the prince of Gallicano, Pompeo Colonna.
On January 29,1660, the mayors of Secinaro and Rocca di Mezzo stipulate a compromise for the determination of boundaries.
In 1662, on April 5, Matteo Barberini bought the estate of Tornimparte from King Filippo III which had been previously assigned to the Royal Court following a disobedience, and then at the death of its possessor, because it was so extensive, it was sold for two hundred thousand ducats. It comprised among others: Secinaro; Goriano Sicoli; Castel di Ieri; Castelvecchio Subequo and Gagliano.
In 1669, Secinaro was marked with only 83 fires and so the population falls to 300.
In 1741, from a pastoral visit by the Bishop of Sulmona, Monsignor Corsignani, on November 9, it is understood that he visited not only two churches outside the walls but also the parochial Church of Santa Maria della Consolazione.