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The Maison de l'Argentier in Saint-Benoît-du-Sault is a 15th century historical monument, although some architectural elements, such as the lintel of the portal, may date from the early 16th century. This portal, although partially mutilated at its base, has a central geometric rosace framed by two heads of women with pointed cups. An empty shield, without coat of arms, occupies the centre of the composition, suggesting an unidentified noble or bourgeois origin.

The lintel, of unusual dimensions, is described as a rather rustic work, probably done by a stone tailor rather than by an accomplished artist. This detail, combined with the absence of refined ornamentation, indicates a utilitarian or semi-noble construction, typical of the urban dwellings of the late Middle Ages. The house has been partially protected since 1926, with a specific inscription for its carved door, highlighting its heritage interest.

Located at 10 rue de la Roche, this house is part of the medieval urban fabric of Saint-Benoît-du-Sault, a town of l'Indre in the Centre-Val de Loire region. His portal, though modest, illustrates the local artistic influences of the transition between late Gothic and Renaissance. The accuracy of its location is estimated to be "a priori satisfactory", according to available data, without absolute certainty as to its exact location at the time of its construction.

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