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Origin and history

The 15th century house in Sanxay, in the department of Vienna (New Aquitaine), is an example of medieval civil architecture. This monument is particularly remarkable for its window adorned with a braid, a typical architectural element of the late Middle Ages. The building was partially protected by an inscription under the Historic Monuments in 1927, highlighting its heritage interest.

The location of this house, on the Grand'Rue de Sanxay, suggests an integration into the historic urban fabric of the village. In medieval times, such bourgeois or artisanal houses played a central role in the economic and social life of small towns. Their preservation now allows us to better understand the lifestyles, construction techniques and spatial organization of the villages in Poitou-Charentes during the 15th century. These buildings often served as a place of residence, but also as a workshop or trade for local artisans and merchants.

The only official protection mentioned for this monument is the inscription of the window with a brace by order of February 18, 1927. This architectural detail, characteristic of the flamboyant Gothic style, is often associated with prestigious religious or civil buildings. Its isolated ranking indicates that other parts of the house may have undergone alterations or degradation over the centuries, reducing their heritage value to the authorities of the time. The accuracy of the location, assessed as 'passable' (note 5/10), may reflect the limitations of the available data on this monument.

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