What is a feudal motte?

It is an artificial earthen mound that once supported a wooden fortification, a precursor to stone castles.

How old is the Aulnoye-Aymeries motte?

It dates back to the 12th century.

Is the Aulnoye-Aymeries motte a protected site?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 21 April 1988.

Can you visit a castle in Aulnoye-Aymeries?

No, only an earthwork remains, with no building open to visitors.

Motte of Aulnoye-Aymeries

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Motte féodale d'Aulnoye-Aymeries stands in Aulnoye-Aymeries (Nord), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 13th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The feudal motte of Aulnoye-Aymeries, in the Nord department, is an earthwork dating back to the 12th century. It consists of a raised mound of earth, typical of early lordly fortifications that preceded stone castles. There is no building to visit on site, but the earthwork itself bears witness to a medieval form of defence now rare elsewhere.

What to know

This is an open-air earthwork, with no building or castle to visit.
The motte has been listed as a historic monument since a 1988 decree.
The site is located in the town of Aulnoye-Aymeries, in the Nord department.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours or access.

Where this château is

Aulnoye-Aymeries · Nord · Hauts-de-France

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15 Pl. du Dr Guersant, 59620 Aulnoye-Aymeries

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+33 3 27 53 63 73

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00107351
Period of construction: 12th century, 13th century

Itineraries

Castles near Lille and the Belgian border: 2 days by car

Frequently asked

What is a feudal motte?: It is an artificial earthen mound that once supported a wooden fortification, a precursor to stone castles.
How old is the Aulnoye-Aymeries motte?: It dates back to the 12th century.
Is the Aulnoye-Aymeries motte a protected site?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 21 April 1988.
Can you visit a castle in Aulnoye-Aymeries?: No, only an earthwork remains, with no building open to visitors.