Construction of the terminal XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Estimated period of its creation.
22 janvier 1931
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 22 janvier 1931 (≈ 1931)
Official protection order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
15th century armorie Borne at the edge of the Bois de la Garenne : classification by decree of 22 January 1931
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any names.
Origin and history
The armorial terminal of Dracy-le-Fort is a 15th century building, located in the department of Saône-et-Loire, in the region Burgundy-Franche-Comté. It is precisely at the edge of the Garenne wood, in the territory of the commune of Dracy-le-Fort. This pillar is a medieval vestige, typical of the territorial or symbolic markings of the era, often linked to seigneuries or administrative boundaries.
Ranked under the title of historical monuments by decree of 22 January 1931, this armorious pillar bears witness to the importance attached to the preservation of minor but significant heritage elements. Armored terminals were generally used to materialize rights, boundaries or properties, reflecting feudal organization and local power relations. Their decoration, often heraldic, allowed to identify the sponsor or territory concerned.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a Historic Monument and specify its approximate location near the Artisanal Area of the Tuilery. No additional information is provided on its sponsor, exact use or coat of arms, but its ranking attests to its heritage value and interest in local history.
