First mention of Annoire 787 (≈ 787)
Village quoted in written texts.
avant le XIIIe siècle
Construction of the moth
Construction of the moth avant le XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Estimated period before 1200.
1er mars 1995
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 1er mars 1995 (≈ 1995)
Official protection of cadastral plots.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Motte (cad. E 583 to 586, 588, 592 to 594, 1416, 1418, 1419, 1421, 1423, 1568): registration by order of 1 March 1995
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character cited
Sources do not mention any historical actors.
Origin and history
Annoire is a medieval monument located in the village of the same name, in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. This site, of circular shape with a diameter of about 140 meters, bears witness to an occupation prior to the thirteenth century. Its registration as a Historic Monument in 1995 underlines its heritage importance, although its precise location remains approximate (level 6/10 depending on the sources).
The village of Annoire is mentioned for the first time in texts dated 787, suggesting an old occupation of the territory. The motte, typical of feudal fortifications, probably served as a checkpoint or refuge for local populations. Its simple architecture, without complex defensive elements, reflects the strategic needs of the medieval era in this rural area.
The cadastral plots associated with the motte (cadastre E 583 to 594, 1416, 1418, etc.) were protected by decree in 1995, guaranteeing the preservation of this vestige. Today, the site does not appear to be open to visit systematically, and its access depends on local practical information, not detailed in available sources.
