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Origin and history

The seigneurial pillar of Saclas is a monument dated from the last quarter of the sixteenth century, located in the place said the Room of the Borne to the Calande. This vestige, typical of the delineation marks of seigneurial territories, bears witness to the feudal organization of the time. Ranked as historical monuments since 13 September 1920, it is now kept in the territory of the municipality of Saclas, in the department of Essonne.

In the 16th century, seigneurial pillars were used to materialize the boundaries of the lands belonging to the local lords. They played an administrative and legal role, avoiding conflicts between landowners. Their presence also reflected the Lord's authority over his lands and vassals. In the rural context of Ile-de-France, these monuments were part of a landscape marked by agriculture and feudal rights, still very present at this time.

The classification of the boundary in 1920 illustrates the heritage interest accorded to these remains, often modest but bearing a local historical memory. Today, it belongs to the municipality of Saclas and remains a tangible testimony of the seigneurial history of the region. Its precise location, although noted as approximate (level 5/10), allows visitors to discover this heritage in its original environment.

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