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  5. 62126 Wimille

  6. Fountain of Wimille

 Fountain of Wimille dans le Pas-de-Calais

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine urbain
Fontaine

Fountain of Wimille

    R.N. 1
    62126 Wimille
Ownership of the municipality
Museums of France
All fountains, wells and toilets classified in France
Photo de Fountain of Wimille
Crédit photo : Pierre André Leclercq - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1700
1800
1900
2000
XVIIe siècle
Construction of the fountain
27 décembre 1972
Registration for Historic Monuments
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Fountain (former): inscription by order of 27 December 1972

Origin and history

The Fountain of Wimille is a historical monument located in the municipality of Wimille, in the department of Pas-de-Calais (Hauts-de-France). Built in the 17th century, it embodies the architecture and water needs of this period, typical of rural villages in northern France. Its listing in the inventory of Historical Monuments by decree of 27 December 1972 underlines its heritage importance and its preservation by the commune.

In the 17th century, public fountains played a central role in the daily life of villages. They served as a gathering point for the inhabitants, facilitating access to drinking water and social exchanges. In Hauts-de-France, a region marked by an agricultural and artisanal economy, these hydraulic structures also reflected local technical skills in resource management.

The Fountain of Wimille, still located on Rue Léon Sergent, remains a remnant of this community organization.

External links

Page Monumentum