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Moulins-sur-Céphons Motte

Moulins-sur-Céphons

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Moulins-sur-Céphons

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Motte féodale de Moulins-sur-Céphons stands in Moulins-sur-Céphons (Indre), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages). No visits are on record for this building.

The motte at Moulins-sur-Céphons in Indre is a medieval earthwork, a raised fortification typical of feudal-period settlements. Protected as a historic monument, it preserves evidence of territorial defense in central France during the Middle Ages.

What to know

  • This is an outdoor monument, visible from public spaces and freely accessible.
  • No visitor facilities or interpretive infrastructure are reported at the site.
  • Access may depend on local conditions; check on arrival whether the motte can be approached.

Where this château is

Moulins-sur-Céphons · Indre · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

36110

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00097406
Period of construction
Middle Ages

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Frequently asked

What is a feudal motte?
It is an artificial or modified earthwork from the Middle Ages, typically topped with a wooden or stone castle, serving both defense and the display of lordly power over the surrounding land.
When was this motte protected?
It was classified as a historic monument by decree on 27 September 1978.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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