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Marimont-lès-Bénestroff Motte

Marimont-lès-Bénestroff

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Marimont-lès-Bénestroff

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Motte castrale de Marimont-lès-Bénestroff stands in Marimont-lès-Bénestroff (Moselle), in the Grand Est 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 at Marimont-lès-Bénestroff is a medieval earthwork in Moselle. This artificial mound once supported a fortification typical of medieval defensive architecture. It stands as evidence of feudal territorial organization through strategic strongholds.

What to know

  • The site is located in Moselle, in the commune of Marimont-lès-Bénestroff.
  • The motte has been listed as a historical monument since 1990.
  • It is an earthwork with no buildings, accessible as an archaeological point of interest.
  • The nature of the site encourages free access without organized services or facilities.

Where this château is

Marimont-lès-Bénestroff · Moselle · Grand Est

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Address

57670

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00107042
Period of construction
Middle Ages

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Frequently asked

What is a motte castle?
A motte is an artificial earthwork raised in the Middle Ages, typically crowned with a palisade or light fortification, serving as the foundation for a stronghold.
Can the Marimont-lès-Bénestroff motte be visited?
The site is protected as a historical monument and remains accessible, though it lacks tourist facilities or specialized amenities.

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Sources

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

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