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The castle of Bellussière, located in the commune of Rudeau-Ladosse in Dordogne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), is a medieval building dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. It is distinguished by its atypical architecture, including a dungeon in the form of a spear, a rare feature that suggests a construction dating back to the 11th century. This type of defensive structure reflects the military concerns of the time, where the castles served both as refuges and symbols of seigneurial power.

The monument includes a house body with snout windows, a round tower, a corbelled turret and a chapel. These architectural elements illustrate the evolution of construction techniques between the 11th and 12th centuries, combining defensive and residential aspects. The tower of the castle was classified as Historic Monument by decree of 13 January 1948, stressing its heritage importance.

The available coordinates place the castle at the approximate address of 2 Belussiere, 24340 Rudeau-Ladosse, in the Dordogne department. Although the practical information about the visits or services offered is not specified in the sources, its status as a Historic Monument makes it a site of interest for the study of medieval architecture in Aquitaine. The exact location, however, remains to be confirmed, with a cartographic accuracy which is considered to be satisfactory according to the available data.

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