When was the feudal motte of Mauguio built?

The counts established the motte after the destruction of Maguelone, in the second half of the 10th century. The castrum is documented for the first time in 996.

Why was the site abandoned?

The feudal motte was abandoned at the end of the 11th century when the castle was relocated to a first fortified enclosure.

What was discovered during archaeological excavations?

Work revealed ditches, palisades, drainage channels, a grain silo and traces of ancient pathways, testifying to organized medieval occupation.

When was the site transformed into a public garden?

In 1820, the municipality acquired the site and carried out improvements. A water reservoir and belvedere tower were built in the early 20th century, transforming the motte into a public space.

Motte féodale de Mauguio

Mauguio

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Where: Mauguio

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Motte féodale de Mauguio stands in Mauguio (Hérault), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages, limite 19th century 20th century). No visits are on record for this building.

The motte of Mauguio is an earthen mound dating from the 10th century, where the counts established themselves after the destruction of nearby Maguelone. This remarkable archaeological site, rising 24 metres high and largely preserved, shows the progressive settlement of a feudal power that was abandoned at the end of the 11th century. Around the motte remain traces of medieval occupation: ditches, palisades and drainage structures, while the site was transformed into a public garden in the 19th century, with a water reservoir and a belvedere tower.

What to know

The feudal motte is an outdoor archaeological site with no covered buildings to visit.
The site measures 160 to 170 metres in diameter at its base and approximately 24 metres in height.
Traces of medieval occupation are visible: ditches, drainage structures and ancient features integrated into the public garden.
Access is via the municipal public garden established in the 19th century around the mound.

Where this château is

Mauguio · Hérault · Occitanie

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Mauguio, Hérault

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA34000072
Period of construction: Middle Ages, limite 19th century 20th century

Frequently asked

When was the feudal motte of Mauguio built?: The counts established the motte after the destruction of Maguelone, in the second half of the 10th century. The castrum is documented for the first time in 996.
Why was the site abandoned?: The feudal motte was abandoned at the end of the 11th century when the castle was relocated to a first fortified enclosure.
What was discovered during archaeological excavations?: Work revealed ditches, palisades, drainage channels, a grain silo and traces of ancient pathways, testifying to organized medieval occupation.
When was the site transformed into a public garden?: In 1820, the municipality acquired the site and carried out improvements. A water reservoir and belvedere tower were built in the early 20th century, transforming the motte into a public space.