Construction period Moyen Âge (≈ 1125)
Estimated mating.
16 juillet 1982
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 16 juillet 1982 (≈ 1982)
Official protection of the feudal moth.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Feudal motte with its bass-cour (Case D 584): inscription by order of 16 July 1982
Origin and history
The feudal motte of Buire-le-Sec is an emblematic monument of the Middle Ages, located in the commune of Buire-le-Sec, in the department of Pas-de-Calais. This type of structure, characteristic of the feudal era, generally served as a point of defence and territorial control. Although the precise details of its construction and use are not explicitly mentioned in the available sources, its listing as a Historic Monument in 1982 underscores its heritage importance.
During the Middle Ages, feudal mottes were key elements of territorial and military organization. They allowed local lords to monitor and protect their lands, while asserting their power. In Hauts-de-France, a region marked by rich history and frequent conflicts, these fortifications played a strategic role.
Life around these structures was often organized around agriculture, handicrafts and local exchanges, with a society strongly prioritized under the authority of feudal lords.
