Construction of the castle Moyen Âge (≈ 1125)
Construction period not specified.
1er février 1993
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 1er février 1993 (≈ 1993)
Protection of remains and ditches.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Vestiges du château à motte, motes et basse-cour (Box A 78): inscription by order of 1 February 1993
Key figures
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Sources insufficient for attribution.
Origin and history
The Château-la-Blanche, located in Espartignac en Corrèze (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), is a medieval monument whose remains include a castral mound, ditches and a lower courtyard. These elements, typical of the fortifications of the Middle Ages, illustrate the defence techniques of the period, adapted to local conflicts and to the protection of rural populations.
The site was listed as a Historic Monument by order of 1 February 1993, thereby recognizing its heritage value. The protected elements, such as the remains of the château à motte and its surroundings, offer an overview of the military and social structures of the region during this period. The location, noted as fair (level 5/10), suggests an approximate site identification.
In medieval times, moth castles like the Espartignac were central to the territorial organization. They served as refuges for peasants in the event of attacks, while symbolizing the power of local lords. Corrèze, integrated into the historic Limousin, was then marked by an agropastoral economy and feudal fidelity networks.
No information is available on sponsors, specific events related to the castle, or its post-medieval use. Sources are limited to data from the Merimée database and Monumentum, without details of the occupants or subsequent transformations of the site.
