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Origin and history

The Gallo-Roman fountain of Braux-le-Châtel is a second-century building designed to channel the Broze spring. It is located on the axis of a Roman road from Andemantunnum to Dorocortorum, 5 meters wide and 1.5 metres thick. Some sections of this track, notably between Braux and Bricon, were reinforced by a doubled hedgehog.

Ranked a historic monument in 1915, this fountain bears witness to Roman engineering in the region. Traces of Gallo-Roman habitat were discovered between the Broze and the Dui during the construction of the railway, confirming an old occupation of the site. The monument, owned by the municipality, is now protected for its heritage value.

The fountain is part of a wider context for the development of Roman infrastructure in Gaul. The nearby Roman route, identified by the vicinal services, illustrates the importance of communication axes for military trade and travel. These adjustments reflect the territorial organization and exploitation of natural resources, such as sources, essential for the human settlements of the time.

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