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  2. Divers
  3. Pays-de-la-Loire
  4. Sarthe
  5. 72600 Saint-Rémy-du-Val

  6. Castral ensemble

Castral ensemble à Saint-Rémy-du-Val dans la Sarthe

Castral ensemble

    8 Rue du Dauphin
    72600 Saint-Rémy-du-Val
Property of the municipality; private property
Museums of France
Miscellaneous
Ensemble castral
Ensemble castral
Ensemble castral
Ensemble castral
Ensemble castral
Ensemble castral
Ensemble castral
Ensemble castral
Ensemble castral
Crédit photo : Pucesurvitaminee - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Moyen Âge central
Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1100
1200
1300
1400
…
2000
Début XIe siècle
First defensive structures
Fin XIIe - début XIIIe siècle
Construction of circular tower
22 décembre 2015
Registration for Historic Monuments
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The castral ensemble with the lower courtyard, ditches and lifts, and the built elements it contains, whether they are now visible or buried (see Box 2). ZC 20, 29 to 32, 37, 38, according to the right-of-way indicated by a red line on the cadastral plan attached to the order): registration by order of December 22, 2015

Key figures

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Origin and history

The castral complex of Saint-Rémy-du-Val is one of the most imposing fortresses in Maine, covering an area of more than four hectares. This site is distinguished by the extent of its entrenchments and the presence of one of the largest circular towers of the kingdom, built in the late twelfth or early thirteenth century. Some elements, such as the early defensive structures, date back even to the early 11th century, reflecting an early and strategic occupation.

The fortress illustrates medieval military architecture, with ditches, lifts and a low courtyard protecting the built elements, some still buried. These features are a remarkable example of the evolution of defence technology between the 11th and 13th centuries. The site was listed as a Historic Monument by order of December 22, 2015, recognizing its exceptional heritage value.

Today, the castral complex is shared between the communal property and private owners. Its location, specified at 8 Rue du Dauphin in Saint-Rémy-du-Val (Sarthe), makes it a major historical point of interest in the Pays de la Loire. The accuracy of its geographical location is assessed as satisfactory, facilitating its study and preservation.

External links

Page Monumentum