What remains of the Cordey feudal motte?

An earthen mound surrounded by a ditch survives, a remnant of a medieval fortification with no visible stone construction.

How old is the Cordey motte?

It is dated to either the 10th or the 12th century, depending on the source.

Is the Cordey motte a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 10 June 1975.

Can the Cordey feudal motte be visited freely?

No verified information on opening hours or accessibility is available; it is an outdoor site located in the commune of Boucé.

Cordey Motte

Boucé

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Where: Boucé

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Motte féodale de Cordey stands in Boucé (Orne), in the Normandie 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.

Located in the commune of Boucé, in the Orne department, the Cordey feudal motte is a medieval fortification dating from the 10th or 12th century. This artificial earthen mound, surrounded by a ditch, reflects the defensive structures of local lordships of that era. Visitors come to see an earthwork that remains clearly visible within the Norman countryside, distinct from later stone castles.

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What to know

The site is outdoors, consisting of an earthen mound rather than a building.
The motte measures about 180 metres in circumference at its base and rises 8 to 9 metres above the ditch.
The surrounding ditch is 2.80 metres deep and 2 to 6 metres wide.
The site has been listed as a historic monument since 1975, which does not imply any particular tourist facilities.
No information is available regarding opening hours or admission fees.

Where this château is

Boucé · Orne · Normandie

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Address

276 Ldt Cordey, 61570 Boucé

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00110750
Period of construction: Middle Ages

Itineraries

Normandy castles in 2 days from Caen

Frequently asked

What remains of the Cordey feudal motte?: An earthen mound surrounded by a ditch survives, a remnant of a medieval fortification with no visible stone construction.
How old is the Cordey motte?: It is dated to either the 10th or the 12th century, depending on the source.
Is the Cordey motte a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 10 June 1975.
Can the Cordey feudal motte be visited freely?: No verified information on opening hours or accessibility is available; it is an outdoor site located in the commune of Boucé.