Construction of the moth Xe ou XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Estimated dating of the monument.
10 juin 1975
Registration historical monument
Registration historical monument 10 juin 1975 (≈ 1975)
Official site protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Feudal motte (Case F-3): entry by order of 10 June 1975
Key figures
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Origin and history
The feudal motte de Cordey is a medieval vestige located in the commune of Boucé, in the department of Orne, Normandy. This site, classified as a historical monument on June 10, 1975, is a typical example of the castles built between the 10th and 12th centuries. The motte, located at Cordey, is distinguished by its imposing dimensions: a circumference of 180 meters at the base, a height of 8 to 9 meters above the ditch, which itself is 2.80 meters deep and 2 to 6 meters wide.
The castles, like Cordey, were defensive structures common in the Middle Ages. They served as refuges for local lords and their vassals, while symbolizing their power over the surrounding lands. These buildings were often accompanied by wooden ditches and palisades, reinforcing their protective role in a context of feudal rivalries and insecurity.
Cordey's moth, although partially preserved, offers an architectural testimony of that time. Its listing as historic monuments underscores its heritage importance. Available data, from sources such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as an iconic site of the High Middle Ages in Normandy, while stressing the need to preserve these remains for future generations.
