A motte is an earthen mound, typically cone-shaped, that formed the base of a medieval fortification. It was often surrounded by a ditch and served as the foundation for a tower or defensive structures.

Since when has the motte of Razès been protected?

The site was registered as a historic monument by order of 1 February 1993.

Motte castrale de Razès

Razès

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Where: Razès

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Motte castrale de Razès stands in Razès (Haute-Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument. The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The motte of Razès is a medieval fortification remnant located in Haute-Vienne. This artificial earthwork is characteristic of medieval defensive architecture and bears witness to the territorial organization and military stakes of the region. Inscribed as a historic monument, the site illuminates early forms of castle construction.

What to know

The site has been registered as a historic monument since 1993.
No organized visitor facilities are reported.
Access and practical arrangements depend on the land ownership status.

Where this château is

Razès · Haute-Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

87640 Razès

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00125516

Frequently asked

What is a motte?: A motte is an earthen mound, typically cone-shaped, that formed the base of a medieval fortification. It was often surrounded by a ditch and served as the foundation for a tower or defensive structures.
Since when has the motte of Razès been protected?: The site was registered as a historic monument by order of 1 February 1993.