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Motte-and-bailey castle of Ors

Ors

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Ors

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Motte castrale d'Ors stands in Ors (Nord), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The motte of Ors is a medieval defensive complex in northern France. This fortified earthwork and its defensive system illustrate medieval military architecture in the region.

What to know

  • The site has been listed as a historic monument since 1993.
  • There is no museum, visitor centre or organized tours; this is an open-air archaeological site.
  • Access and visiting conditions are not formally arranged; contact Ors town hall for information.

Where this château is

Ors · Nord · Hauts-de-France

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Address

Ors, Nord

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00125632
Period of construction
Middle Ages

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Frequently asked

What is a motte castle?
It is a fortified earthwork, typically consisting of a raised mound surrounded by ditches or palisades, that served as a refuge and control point in the Middle Ages.
Can you visit the motte of Ors?
The site is an open-air archaeological structure without formal tourist facilities. Visiting is possible, but no visitor services are provided.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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