Initial construction period XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Beginning of the building of the castle.
XVIIIe siècle
Continuation of work
Continuation of work XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Architectural expansions or modifications.
15 septembre 1954
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 15 septembre 1954 (≈ 1954)
Protection of the chapel and the pavilion.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Old chapel; facades and roofs of the pavilion adjacent to this chapel: inscription by decree of 15 September 1954
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character mentioned
Sources insufficient to identify key players.
Origin and history
The Château du Bosc-Henry, located in the commune of Drucourt in Normandy, is a monument dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. This castle, partially listed as a Historical Monument since 1954, is distinguished by its architecture and its protected elements, including the old chapel and the facades of the adjoining pavilion. These features reflect the architectural styles of the epochs of its construction, marked by classical and Baroque influences in Normandy.
The location of the castle, at 8 Rue Augustin du Bosc Henry, is documented in the Mérimée base, with a geographical accuracy deemed satisfactory a priori. Although the practical information on the visits or services offered is not detailed in the available sources, its listing as Historic Monuments underscores its heritage importance. This type of castle, typical of the Norman aristocracy of the 17th and 18th centuries, often served as a seigneurial residence while playing a central role in the local social and economic organization.
Available sources, including Monumentum, indicate that the castle was partially protected by decree of 15 September 1954. This decree specifically concerns the old chapel and the facades of the adjacent pavilion, testifying to the historical and architectural value of these elements. No additional information is provided on any owners, architects or significant events related to the monument, limiting the knowledge of its history to such administrative and descriptive data.
