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The ancient enclosure of Aubigny-sur-Nère, dated from the 14th century, is a medieval defensive work of which today only remains a tower, classified as a Historical Monument since 1926. This vestige illustrates the military architecture of the period, with a reinforced courtine of round and triangular towers, as well as archeries for defence. A flooring floor separated the floors of the tower, highlighting its use both strategic and functional.

The structure fits into the context of the urban fortifications of the Middle Ages, a period marked by local conflicts and the need to protect the villages. These enclosures, often built of stone, delineated the urban space and symbolized the power of lords or communities. In Aubigny-sur-Nère, as elsewhere in Berry, they also reflected the social and economic organization, where trade and crafts flourished in the shelter of the ramparts.

The monument, located at 9011 Le Mail Guichard, has an approximate location (estimated at 6/10). The protected tower, referenced under Cadastre AW 155 and 160, bears witness to the historical importance of the site, although its current access and uses (visit, rental) are not specified in the available sources. The data come mainly from the Merimée database and Monumentum, supplemented by photographic records under Creative Commons license.

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