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The castle of Moissaguel, located in Touffailles, was built in the 14th century at a strategic location between Quercy and the Agenes. This position gave him a decisive military role in regional conflicts. The seigneury of Moissaguel was created in 1308 by Philippe le Bel, who attributed it to Arnaud de Durfort. The castle later became an English possession after a five-year siege, housing a garrison of roadmen commanded by a certain Lesclop, who ravaged the area for twenty years.

According to the sources, the castle was razed in the early 15th century, then its ruins were recovered by the Abbey of Saint-Maurin, which used them as an attic. The vestiges, including ditches, partially dismantled walls (the stones used to build nearby houses) and vaulted rooms on dogive crosses, testify to its medieval architecture. Two towers remained at the time of its protection in 1982, but soon after it collapsed, and the last ruins disappeared in 1983. Cassini's map already mentions it in ruins, confirming its early decline.

The site, classified as a historic monument in 1982, is characterized by ditches delineating its grip and remains of walls on a wooded hill. The notable architectural elements included a dome vault on the third floor, resting on a lintel. Today, only archaeological traces remain, recalling its past importance as a strong place between two rival territories.

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