Construction period Moyen Âge (≈ 1125)
Estimated castral mot time.
1990
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 1990 (≈ 1990)
Official protection of the remains of the moth.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Castral motte (old) (Case AA 3, 4): entry by order of 3 December 1990
Origin and history
The castral motte of Belrain is a medieval monument located in the commune of Belrain, in the department of Meuse (55), in the Grand Est region. This type of fortification, characteristic of the Middle Ages, generally served as a defence point or seigneurial residence. Its strategic location reflects the need for territorial control and protection of local populations during this period.
The castral motte was registered as a Historic Monument by order of 3 December 1990. This protection specifically concerns the remains of the old mound, identified under cadastral plots AA 3 and AA 4. Although architectural details or specific historical events related to this site are not explicitly documented in the available sources, its inscription underscores its heritage and archaeological importance.
In medieval times, the castral mots played a central role in feudal organization. They served as military bases, administrative centres and sometimes refuges for the surrounding populations. In regions such as Lorraine, these structures were often integrated into a wider network of fortifications, reflecting the political and social dynamics of the time, marked by local conflicts and fragmentation of power.
