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Boersch's guard corps is a 17th century military building, typical of the defensive constructions of this period in Alsace. Located at 1, rue du Rempart (formerly rue de l'Église), it embodies the utilitarian architecture linked to the protection of villages, often erected under the authority of local lords or village communities. Its strategic location, near the ramparts, suggests a role of monitoring and controlling access to the village.

Listed as historical monuments by decree of 6 January 1930, this building is distinguished by its protected facades and roofs, reflecting the Alsatian construction techniques of the 17th century. The property of the municipality bears witness to its local heritage importance. At that time, the guard corps also served as a gathering place for village militias or bourgeois guards, playing both a social and a defensive role.

The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) highlight its status as a historical monument without specifying any significant events or associated characters. The approximate location, noted as "passable" (level 5/10), and the various addresses (1 rue du Rempart or 2 Place de l'Hôtel de Ville) reflect the documentation challenges for small rural buildings. Its architecture, though modest, offers a material testimony of local defence systems before the modern era.

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