Construction of church XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Period of initial foundation of the monument.
27 juin 1962
Ranking of the bell tower
Ranking of the bell tower 27 juin 1962 (≈ 1962)
Registration of historical monuments by decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Clocher says the tower of Hontanx, depending on the church. (cad. G 160): registration by order of 27 June 1962
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any historical actors.
Origin and history
The church of Saint-Martin in Hontanx, in the Landes department, is marked by its bell tower, called the tower of Hontanx. This tower, built of brick with wooden sturds, was once part of the fortified enclosure of the medieval bastide. It served as both a gateway to the city and a defensive element, surrounded by ditches filled with water. Traces of herse are still visible today, and a room above the entrance vault functioned as a prison.
The tower, now adjacent to the church of Saint Martin, is the bell tower. It has been listed as historical monuments since June 27, 1962 for its architectural and historical interest. The main road to the bastide was through this opening, highlighting its strategic role in medieval urban organization.
The religious building itself dates back to the 12th century, although the sources mainly focus on the tower, the most emblematic element of the site. The brick construction and defensive developments reflect the fortification techniques common in the bastides of southwestern France at that time.
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