Motte Castrale de Montreux-Château
Montreux-Château
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- Montreux-Château
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Motte castrale de Montreux-Château stands in Montreux-Château (Territoire de Belfort), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 14th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
The motte castrale of Montreux-Château, located in Territoire de Belfort, is a 13th-century remnant. This medieval fortification, listed as a historical monument, bears witness to the occupation of the territory during the feudal period. The site preserves the characteristic structure of a motte, a fortified mound around which defences were organized.
What to know
- The site has been listed as a historical monument since 1994.
- No information regarding opening hours or admission fees is available.
- This is an archaeological remain, with no visitor facilities.
Where this château is
Montreux-Château · Territoire de Belfort · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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Address
90130
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- Period of construction
- 13th century, 14th century
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Frequently asked
- What is a motte castrale?
- A motte castrale is a medieval fortified structure consisting of an earthen mound, often surrounded by a ditch, upon which stood one or more defensive buildings.
- When was the motte of Montreux-Château protected?
- It was listed as a historical monument by decree on 28 December 1994.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22975743
- Mérimée PA00132866
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