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Croquoison Manor House, located in Heucourt-Croquoison, Hauts-de-France, is a historical monument dating back to the 15th century, with major transformations in the 17th and 18th centuries. Its wood-pan structure, partially masked by coatings and a slate feel, still reveals medieval decorative elements such as arches and carved pinnacles. The courtyard-side facade, built in the 18th century in brick and stone, has a forebody surmounted by a triangular pediment, while the basket-cove bays may evoke the original pierces.

Inside, the mansion preserves traces of its feudal and seigneurial past: beamed ceilings decorated with coats of arms, medieval vaulted cellars, a 17th century staircase with balusters, and 18th century woodwork. The outbuildings, including a dovecote in torchi, recall its dual agricultural and noble vocation. Ranked a Historical Monument in 1995 for its facades, roofs and dovecote, the mansion is continuously restored by its current owner, thus preserving a rare architectural heritage.

The ensemble illustrates the evolution of the seigneurial residences in Picardia, from a defensive and feudal function (15th century) to a more refined residential style (18th century). The dovecote, symbol of seigneurial privilege, and the agricultural elements underline the link between land nobility and land exploitation, characteristic of the Hauts-de-France countryside before the Revolution.

The restoration in progress aims to highlight unique architectural details, such as shell-carved staples or painted solos, while adapting the manor to contemporary uses. Its inscription in the inventory of Historical Monuments in 1995 allowed to protect this remarkable example of hybrid architecture, mixing medieval traditions and classical influences.

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