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Origin and history

This house, located in Crépy-en-Valois in Oise, dates from the 13th century and is a rare testimony of the medieval civil architecture of the region. Ranked Historic Monument in 1933 for its facade, it illustrates the constructive techniques of the time, although its present state remains uncertain after the destructions of the Second World War.

The official protection of the facade by decree of 8 May 1933 underlines its heritage importance, despite an imprecise location (noted 1/10 in the databases). The building, originally located on 9 rue Nationale, is said to have disappeared during the bombings or fighting related to the 1939-1945 conflict, without detailed sources specifying the exact circumstances of its destruction.

The available data (Monumentum, Merimée database) confirm its registration as Historical Monuments, but there is no information to trace its original use, its owners, or any restorations before its disappearance. The approximate address, intersected via GPS coordinates, still corresponds to the National Street, without visible trace today.

The historical context of Crépy-en-Valois in the 13th century evokes a developing city, marked by its role as a commercial hub and its proximity to Paris. Medieval houses, often made of stone or wood, served both as a dwelling, a craft workshop, and a place of exchange, reflecting an urban society in full structure.

The destruction of this heritage during the Second World War is part of the architectural losses suffered by many French cities, especially in strategic areas such as northern France. The absence of detailed visual sources or archives today limits the precise knowledge of this monument.

No historical character or sponsor is associated with this house in available documents. Its classification in 1933, however, reflects an early desire to preserve the medieval civil heritage, often less documented than the religious or military buildings of the same period.

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