Construction of the castle XIIIe siècle - 1er quart XIVe siècle (≈ 1425)
Period of alleged construction of the monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Castle (Box C 199); lower courtyard with the remains of its enclosure as well as the path of access to the castle bordered by the remains of the walls (the enclosure and these walls acting as retaining walls) (cad. C 198): registration by order of 29 April 1999
Origin and history
The Château de Sainte-Colome is a historical monument located in the commune of the same name, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Dated between the 13th and the first quarter of the 14th century, it illustrates the defensive or residential architecture of this period, although its precise characteristics are not detailed in the available sources. At that time, the castles in New Aquitaine often served as strategic points for the control of territories or residences for local lords.
Their construction reflected the military and social needs of a region marked by feudal conflict and trade. These buildings also played a central role in the economic and agricultural organization of the surrounding villages, sometimes hosting markets or craft workshops.
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