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The farmhouse of the hamlet of the Gaverie, built in the middle of the 19th century in Courset (Pas-de-Calais), is a characteristic example of rural architecture of this time. Built in torchi on a base of flint, it is distinguished by its artesian roof, typical of the region. A barn back on the courtyard completes the whole, while inside, a large fireplace, a bread oven and original carpentry remain, testifying to the agricultural way of life of the time.

Classified as Historic Monument by order of 5 February 2007, the protected property includes the house, the adjoining barn, its outbuildings, as well as fences and a hedge of linden trees cut in stairways. These elements reflect the traditional organisation of farms in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, where agricultural and domestic spaces were closely linked. The location, although documented (52 rue des Trois-Hameaux), remains of a geographical accuracy considered satisfactory (note 6/10), according to the Merimée data.

The building illustrates local construction techniques, such as the use of torches and artesian breakdowns, materials adapted to the resources available in the Hauts-de-Frances in the 19th century. Its state of conservation, including original interior elements, makes it a valuable testimony of rural heritage, often less highlighted than urban or religious monuments of the same period.

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