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Mirecourt's communal well is a historic monument located in the town of Mirecourt, in the Vosges department (88), in the Grand Est region. Built in the 17th century, it reflects the importance of collective infrastructure in the towns of that time, where access to drinking water was a major concern for local inhabitants and artisanal activities.

This well, listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 8 October 1984, now belongs to the municipality of Mirecourt. Its location, Rue du Droit-Joyeux, reflects a central location, probably linked to its public use. Although details of its construction or possible sponsors are not specified, its status as a protected monument underscores its heritage and architectural interest.

The location of the well, noted as "passible" (level 5/10) in the databases, indicates an approximation in the available coordinates. No information is provided on its current accessibility, whether it be visits, contemporary uses or tourist developments. The available sources, such as Monumentum, also do not mention specific decorative or technical elements, limiting themselves to its inscription and communal property.

In the 17th century, communal wells played an essential role in the daily life of cities and villages. They were used not only for water supply, but also as a place of sociability, where inhabitants, artisans and merchants crossed. In Lorraine, a region with a rural and artisanal economy, these collective infrastructures were often managed by local or seigneurial authorities, reflecting a structured community organization.

The lack of details on the materials, construction techniques or possible restorations of the Mirecourt well limits the understanding of its evolution. However, his registration as a Historic Monument attests to his value as a witness to the vernacular heritage and water practices of the Ancien Régime. Local archives or subsequent studies could clarify its history and use over the centuries.

No information is available on artisans or decision makers who participated in the project. Similarly, the precise reasons for its inclusion in 1984 are not explained in the sources consulted, although it is part of a broader approach to preserving the French rural and urban heritage from the 1980s onwards.

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