Solives of the square tower 1405 (≈ 1405)
Date engraved on the rear soles.
1505
Screw ladder in use
Screw ladder in use 1505 (≈ 1505)
Two steps dated in the dungeon.
28 mai 1979
Registration of the dungeon
Registration of the dungeon 28 mai 1979 (≈ 1979)
Protection by ministerial decree.
14 octobre 2002
Registration of houses and commons
Registration of houses and commons 14 octobre 2002 (≈ 2002)
Extension of heritage protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The dungeon (Case AC 177): inscription by order of 28 May 1979 - The house, the communes and the terrace (cad. AC 177): registration by decree of 14 October 2002
Origin and history
The Château du Pin in Coulonges is a historical monument whose first records date back to the 13th century, although its architectural origins are associated with the 12th century. It consists of two distinct sets: a central house framed by two round towers, located at the bottom of a rectangular courtyard lined with commons. A square tower, at the back of the house, preserves soles dated 1405, while two steps of a screw staircase used in the dungeon bear the date 1505. These elements illustrate the successive transformations of the castle over the centuries, mixing defensive and residential functions.
The castle was the subject of specific heritage protections: its dungeon was registered by decree of 28 May 1979, followed by the house, communes and terrace, registered on 14 October 2002. These measures highlight the historical and architectural value of the site, marked by additions from the 17th and 19th centuries. The approximate location, noted as "passable" (level 5/10), would situate the castle near the place called Le Pin, in the commune of Coulonges, in New Aquitaine (formerly Poitou-Charentes).
The building reflects the typical evolution of medieval castles, often redesigned to adapt to the residential needs of modern times. Material traces, such as dates engraved on the soles or stairs, offer precise time markers, although the available sources do not mention any specific historical characters or events related to the castle. Its hybrid architecture — both defensive and seigneurial — makes it a representative example of the castral heritage of the region.
