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Souilly Motte

Souilly

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Where
Souilly

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Motte castrale de Souilly stands in Souilly (Meuse), 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.

Souilly's motte is a medieval earthwork fortification consisting of an artificial mound. This type of stronghold, typical of early feudal centuries, functioned as both a lordly residence and a defensive position. The site, listed as a historical monument, illustrates the medieval territorial organization of the region.

What to know

  • The site is an earthwork fortification with no currently visible structures, reflecting its archaeological condition.
  • Access and visiting conditions are not specified: contact Souilly town hall before your visit.
  • The monument was listed in 1990.

Where this château is

Souilly · Meuse · Grand Est

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Address

Souilly, Meuse

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00106695
Period of construction
Middle Ages

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Frequently asked

What is a motte castle ?
It is a medieval fortification consisting of an artificial mound, typically surrounded by a ditch. The lord built his residence and defensive structures upon it.
Can you visit Souilly's motte ?
Visiting conditions are not documented. Contact Souilly town hall to learn about access to the site.
How long has the motte been protected ?
The site has been listed as a historical monument since December 1990.

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Sources

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

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