The foundation of Villaseco dates back to the Middle Ages, obeying the repopulations made by the Leonese kings in the High Middle Ages, and leaving the town in the jurisdiction of Ledesma since the creation of its alfoz by Fernando II de León in the twelfth century, as well as in his archdeaconry.
Villaseco's history is tied to medieval times, with its foundation linked to repopulation efforts by Leonese kings during the High Middle Ages.  It was placed under Ledesma's jurisdiction after Fernando II de León established its alfoz and archdeaconry in the twelfth century.