Construction of the moth Moyen Âge (≈ 1125)
Estimated construction period
3 février 1984
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 3 février 1984 (≈ 1984)
Official Site Protection
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Motte and feudal enclosures known as Motte de l'Age (Cases C 232 to 238): inscription by order of 3 February 1984
Origin and history
La Motte de l'Age is a feudal site located in Razès, Haute-Vienne, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This monument, classified as Motte and feudal enclosures, is characteristic of medieval defensive constructions. It has been listed as a Historic Monument since February 3, 1984, reflecting its heritage significance and preservation.
Feudal mottes, like that of the Age, were defensive structures common in the Middle Ages. They served as a refuge and checkpoint for local lords, while symbolizing their power over the surrounding lands. At that time, the Limousin region was marked by a feudal organization, where fortifications played a key role in protecting people and agricultural resources.
These sites were often accompanied by a forum, strengthening their strategic function.
