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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The castle of Fouquières-lès-Bethune is a historical monument whose architectural origins extend from the 16th to the 19th century. Located in the commune of Fouquières-lès-Bethune, in the department of Pas-de-Calais (Hauts-de-France), it illustrates the evolution of the styles and uses of castles over centuries. Its facades and roofs, listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 30 December 1985, testify to its heritage importance.

The location of the castle, at 45 Rue du Rivet, is documented with an accuracy deemed satisfactory (note of 7/10). Although the available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) do not detail its specific history, its inscription under the title of Historical Monuments underscores its architectural and cultural value. The building, whose protected elements cover all the facades and roofs (cadastre AE 153, 154), may have played a role in local life, as a place of seigneurial residence or territorial management, typical of the castles of this region.

No information is available about its sponsors, historical occupants, or any significant events that would take place there. The data are limited to its heritage protection and geographical location, without details of its current use (visits, rental, etc.).

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