How old is the Truque de Maurélis ?

This motte castle dates from the final quarter of the 9th century, when early feudal fortifications were being built.

Where is the Truque de Maurélis located ?

It is situated in Castelnau-Montratier, in Lot, in the Occitanie region.

What can I see on the site ?

The raised remains of the mound and the protected area that may contain buried archaeological deposits.

Truque de Maurélis

Castelnau-Montratier

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Castelnau-Montratier

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Open within 20 km

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Truque de Maurélis stands in Castelnau-Montratier (Lot), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 9th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Truque de Maurélis is a motte castle built in the 9th century at Castelnau-Montratier, in Lot. This fortified earthwork, listed as a historic monument, preserves traces of early feudal occupation, with visible remains and significant buried archaeological potential beneath the ground.

What to know

The site is an open-air archaeological structure with no buildings to visit or documented tourist facilities.
Access and visiting conditions are not documented: check with Castelnau-Montratier town hall before visiting.
Historic monument protection covers the entire mound, including the archaeological subsurface.

Where this château is

Castelnau-Montratier · Lot · Occitanie

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Address

Castelnau-Montratier, Lot

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA46000079
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 9th century

Frequently asked

How old is the Truque de Maurélis ?: This motte castle dates from the final quarter of the 9th century, when early feudal fortifications were being built.
Where is the Truque de Maurélis located ?: It is situated in Castelnau-Montratier, in Lot, in the Occitanie region.
What can I see on the site ?: The raised remains of the mound and the protected area that may contain buried archaeological deposits.