What is a motte castle?

A motte is a medieval fortification consisting of an earthen mound, often surrounded by ditches, designed to support a defensive structure such as a tower or keep.

Can the site be visited?

The site is listed as heritage, but visiting conditions are not officially specified. It is advisable to contact the municipality before planning a visit.

Richardménil Motte

Richardménil

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Where: Richardménil

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Motte castrale de Richardménil stands in Richardménil (Meurthe-et-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 of Richardménil is a medieval fortified earthwork in Meurthe-et-Moselle. This type of structure, typical of the Middle Ages, consists of a raised mound designed to support a defensive building. The site, registered as a historical monument, bears witness to the territorial and military organization of the region during that period.

What to know

The site is a motte, an earthwork with no standing structures remaining.
Access and visiting conditions are not specified; it is advisable to contact Richardménil town hall.
The protection dates from 1991, recognizing the archaeological and historical value of the remains.

Where this château is

Richardménil · Meurthe-et-Moselle · Grand Est

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Address

54630 Richardménil

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00106448
Period of construction: Middle Ages

Frequently asked

What is a motte castle?: A motte is a medieval fortification consisting of an earthen mound, often surrounded by ditches, designed to support a defensive structure such as a tower or keep.
Can the site be visited?: The site is listed as heritage, but visiting conditions are not officially specified. It is advisable to contact the municipality before planning a visit.