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Origin and history

The 15th century wooden and brick house was a typical example of medieval civil architecture in Quercy. Located in Montpezat-de-Quercy, it reflected local construction techniques, combining wood and bricks, characteristic of the urban dwellings of that time. This type of building often served as housing for artisans or merchants, playing a central role in the economic and social life of the city.

Classified as a Historic Monument, this house was destroyed and officially removed from inventory by an order dated 4 May 1945. The reasons for its destruction are not specified in available sources, but this administrative decision marks the end of its existence as a protected heritage. Today, only its approximate address, near the church of Montpezat-de-Quercy, allows to locate its original location.

Quercy, in the 15th century, was a region marked by a rural and artisanal economy, where wood-paned houses reflected the relative prosperity of the towns. These buildings, often grouped around central squares such as the church, were home to commercial and domestic activities. Their disappearance, like that of this monument, erases the physical traces of this medieval architectural heritage.

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