What is a feudal motte?

A feudal motte is a fortified earthen mound, typically conical or oval in form, built in the Middle Ages to support a tower or defensive dwelling. It was a simple yet effective fortification, common in the 11th and 12th centuries.

Can you visit the Haussy motte?

Public visiting conditions have not been formally established. It is recommended to contact the municipality of Haussy or the local town hall to learn about site access.

Since when has the Haussy motte been protected?

The site was classified as a historic monument by decree on 6 December 1978.

Haussy Motte

Haussy

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Haussy

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Motte féodale de Haussy stands in Haussy (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.

Haussy's feudal motte is an earthen fortified mound dating from the Middle Ages, classified as a historic monument. This defensive structure represents an early form of fortress, built upon an artificial elevation designed to support a tower or fortified dwelling. The site preserves the remains of this medieval earthwork architecture.

What to know

The site is a motte with no visible built structure at present, best explored as an outdoor feature rather than a building.
Access and visiting hours are not documented: contact Haussy's town hall for information.
The classification dates from December 1978 and applies specifically to the mound and its cadastral boundaries.

Where this château is

Haussy · Nord · Hauts-de-France

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Address

13 bis Rue Charles Azambre, 59294 Haussy

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Château phone number

+33 6 14 15 08 18

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00107548
Period of construction: Middle Ages

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Frequently asked

What is a feudal motte?: A feudal motte is a fortified earthen mound, typically conical or oval in form, built in the Middle Ages to support a tower or defensive dwelling. It was a simple yet effective fortification, common in the 11th and 12th centuries.
Can you visit the Haussy motte?: Public visiting conditions have not been formally established. It is recommended to contact the municipality of Haussy or the local town hall to learn about site access.
Since when has the Haussy motte been protected?: The site was classified as a historic monument by decree on 6 December 1978.