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Origin and history

The feudal motte of Godewaersvelde is a medieval monument located in the commune of the same name, in the department of Nord (59), in the Hauts-de-France region. This type of structure, characteristic of the feudal era, generally served as a defence point or seigneurial residence. Its exact location is reported at 1515 Route de l'Haegedoorne, although the accuracy of its location is considered to be satisfactory a priori (note 6/10).

The motte was officially recognized as a historical monument by an inscription order dated 5 March 1979, specifically protecting the structure designated as C246. The available data do not specify the details of its construction, its potential owners, or its exact role in local history. However, this type of motte was commonly associated with territorial control and protection of rural populations during the Middle Ages, a period marked by a hierarchical social organization around lords and peasants.

The sources mention that the moth is referenced in the Merimée database under code Insee 59262, attached to the municipality of Godewaersvelde. No information is provided on its current accessibility, its possible tourist functions (visits, rentals), or its state of conservation. The data comes mainly from the Monumentum platform and from internal sources, without further details on its history or architecture.

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