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The Coste building is a historical monument located in the commune of Marols, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. From the 4th quarter of the 13th century, it represents a rare testimony of the civil defensive architecture of this period. In particular, the building preserves a scauguette, a vestige of the former fortifications, which was classified by ministerial decree in 1939. This type of structure, typical of the late Middle Ages, illustrates the security concerns of the inhabitants in the face of local conflicts or frequent banditry at that time.

The location of the building in the village of Marols suggests its integration into a wider defence or monitoring network, although the available sources do not specify its exact role in the urban or seigneurial organization of the time. The village, like many in Forez, was then marked by a rural and artisanal economy, where private fortifications complemented collective protection systems. The listing of the ecauguuette under the title of Historic Monuments underlines its heritage importance, although information on its current state or accessibility remains limited.

Administrative data indicate that the building is referenced in the Merimée database under the code Insee 42140, attached to the Loire department. The accuracy of its location is considered fair (note 5/10), which may reflect uncertainties about its exact location or subsequent urban changes. No information is available on any historic owners, significant events related to the building, or its contemporary use (visit, accommodation, etc.).

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