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Origin and history

The building in Bergues, in the northern department, is a monument dating from the second half of the 15th century and the first half of the 16th century. It embodies the civil architecture of this pivotal period between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, marked by a transition from Gothic styles to more classical influences. Its facades and roofs, protected by a decree of 25 February 1948, bear witness to construction techniques and ornamentation typical of the Flemish cities of the time, where trade and crafts flourished.

The location of this building, at 25 rue des Potiers (or nearby, according to geographical sources), suggests a link with the craft activities of Bergues, a city known for its pottery production and its role in trade between Flanders and the rest of Europe. Although the archives do not specify its original use, this type of building could house workshops, bourgeois houses or spaces linked to the trade. Partial protection (facades and roofs) underscores its heritage value, while indicating that its interior may have undergone later modifications.

The classification as Historic Monument in 1948 reflects the desire to preserve an architectural heritage representative of the Hauts-de-France, a region marked by dense urban history and varied cultural influences. The accuracy of its location, assessed as "satisfactory a priori" (note 6/10), suggests minor uncertainties in its exact location, possibly due to reshaping of the parcellar or transcription errors in databases. No information is available on any owners, sponsors or specific historical events related to this building.

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