What is a motte castle?

A motte castle is a medieval fortification consisting of an elevated earthen mound, typically surrounded by a ditch and palisade, that served as a defensive structure during the Middle Ages.

Motte castrale du Châtellier

Rémalard en Perche

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Where: Rémalard en Perche

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Motte castrale du Châtellier stands in Rémalard en Perche (Orne), in the Normandie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Châtellier is an 11th-century motte built at Rémalard en Perche. This fortified earthwork held strategic importance during Duke William's military campaign to control the Seigneurie of Bellême in 1077. Protected as a historical monument, the structure remains visible as evidence of early medieval fortification.

What to know

The motte is an open-air archaeological site consisting of earth and stone earthworks, not an enclosed building.
No information is currently available regarding access hours, admission fees, or visitor conditions.
The monument dates from the 11th century and was registered as a protected historical site in 1994.

Where this château is

Rémalard en Perche · Orne · Normandie

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61110 Rémalard en Perche

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00132904
Period of construction: 11th century

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Normandy castles in 2 days from Caen

Frequently asked

What is a motte castle?: A motte castle is a medieval fortification consisting of an elevated earthen mound, typically surrounded by a ditch and palisade, that served as a defensive structure during the Middle Ages.
What was the Châtellier's role in 1077?: The site held strategic importance during Duke William's military campaign to control the Seigneurie of Bellême, contributing to the region's military dominance.