When was the castrum of La Llagonne built?

The site has been inhabited since at least the 10th century, but the visible fortifications were constructed around the 12th century, with modifications continuing into the 13th century.

What can be seen at the castrum today?

The cylindrical tower with its defensive openings, the surviving sections of the enclosing wall, the tall gateway in the south presbytery facade and the church of Saint-Vincent with its fortification features are the most prominent remains.

Why is the church fortified?

The religious building bears gun ports and other defensive features because the church served as both refuge and strongpoint in the castle village's medieval defences.

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La Llagonne

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Where: La Llagonne

Castrum de La Llagonne stands in La Llagonne (Pyrénées-Orientales), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century, 13th century). No visits are on record for this building.

The castrum of La Llagonne is a fortified medieval settlement from around the 12th century, set in the high Pyrenees. The site contains the remains of a medieval defensive wall, a distinctive cylindrical tower, and the parish church of Saint-Vincent, whose walls still bear marks of its defensive role. Archaeological evidence points to much earlier habitation of the location, documented from the 10th century.

What to know

The cylindrical tower and fortification remains are visible on the site, though specific access conditions and visiting arrangements are not detailed.
The church of Saint-Vincent, an integral part of the protected castrum, features a single nave with blocked gun ports in its south wall.
The site has been listed as a historical monument since 2010, encompassing the fortified enclosure, the Capil tower and the former cemetery.

Where this château is

La Llagonne · Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie

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Address

5 Rue Jean Aspero, 66210 La Llagonne

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA66000019
Period of construction: 11th century, 13th century

Frequently asked

When was the castrum of La Llagonne built?: The site has been inhabited since at least the 10th century, but the visible fortifications were constructed around the 12th century, with modifications continuing into the 13th century.
What can be seen at the castrum today?: The cylindrical tower with its defensive openings, the surviving sections of the enclosing wall, the tall gateway in the south presbytery facade and the church of Saint-Vincent with its fortification features are the most prominent remains.
Why is the church fortified?: The religious building bears gun ports and other defensive features because the church served as both refuge and strongpoint in the castle village's medieval defences.