What is a feudal motte?

A motte is an artificial mound built in the Middle Ages to raise a lord's residence and place it in a defensive position. The adjacent outer ward contained outbuildings and soldiers' quarters.

Can I visit Ochtezeele's motte?

No opening hours or admission fee are recorded: the site may be observable from outside, but inquire with the local town hall before making a journey.

Since when has it been protected?

It has been classified as a historic monument since 24 July 1979.

Motte féodale d'Ochtezeele

Ochtezeele

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Ochtezeele

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

Sleep nearby

château de Cocove (Cocove Castle)Accommodation on site24 km

Motte féodale d'Ochtezeele stands in Ochtezeele (Nord), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Ochtezeele's motte is a medieval fortification in northern France, remnant of a defended seigneurial residence. It consists of an artificially raised mound surrounded by an outer ward, a typical layout of early feudal strongholds. The site, classified as a historic monument, bears witness to the territorial organization of the region in the Middle Ages.

What to know

No information about opening hours or access is available: check locally or contact the town hall before visiting.
The site is an archaeological structure with no building: plan an outdoor visit and dress accordingly.
The outer ward and mound together form the protected ensemble: the entire site warrants observation.

Where this château is

Ochtezeele · Nord · Hauts-de-France

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Address

Ochtezeele, Nord

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00107768
Period of construction: Middle Ages

Itineraries

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

Frequently asked

What is a feudal motte?: A motte is an artificial mound built in the Middle Ages to raise a lord's residence and place it in a defensive position. The adjacent outer ward contained outbuildings and soldiers' quarters.
Can I visit Ochtezeele's motte?: No opening hours or admission fee are recorded: the site may be observable from outside, but inquire with the local town hall before making a journey.
Since when has it been protected?: It has been classified as a historic monument since 24 July 1979.