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Steenvoorde Motte

Steenvoorde

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Steenvoorde

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Motte féodale de Steenvoorde stands in Steenvoorde (Nord), in the Hauts-de-France 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.

The feudal motte of Steenvoorde is a medieval earthwork fortification protected as a historical monument since 1979. Built using defensive techniques of the Middle Ages, it reflects the feudal organization of northern France. Its distinctive earthen mound remains a significant historical feature in the regional landscape.

What to know

  • The site is freely accessible; visits take place outdoors on the earthwork structure.
  • No visitor facilities or services are documented on site.
  • The motte has been protected as an inscribed historical monument since 1979.
  • The site is part of a local heritage trail exploring medieval remains.
  • The structure remains exposed to weather and seasonal conditions.

Where this château is

Steenvoorde · Nord · Hauts-de-France

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This châteauChâteaux within 40 km

Address

Steenvoorde, Nord

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

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00107829
Period of construction
Middle Ages

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Itineraries

Frequently asked

What can you see at the feudal motte of Steenvoorde?
You can observe a medieval earthwork fortification visible in free access. It is an open-air archaeological structure with no building or interior facilities.
How long has the site been protected?
The motte was inscribed as a historical monument by decree on 7 September 1979.
Is registration or payment required to visit?
No, the site is freely and openly accessible without prior formalities.

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Sources

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

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