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Coat Men Castle is a medieval building located in the commune of Tréméven in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany. It is one of the first stone dungeons in the region, built in stone block, cement and separated coating. Although its exact period of construction is not specified, its architecture suggests an ancient origin, typical of the local fortifications of the feudal era.

In 1966, the site still preserved the remains of a dungeon in ruins as well as those of a castral chapel, attesting to its past importance. These remains were partially destroyed in 1993 by the landowner, erasing part of the property. Despite this, the castle had already been recognized for its historical value, as evidenced by its inscription in the title of historical monuments by order of 5 February 1927.

Today, Coat Men Castle illustrates the challenges of preserving medieval remains in Brittany. Its history also reflects the transformation of landscapes and land uses, where once strategic buildings become fragile traces of the past, sometimes threatened by modern human activity.

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