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Origin and history

The feudal motte of Bailleul, located in the commune of Bailleul (North), is an emblematic monument of the Middle Ages. It is located precisely in the hamlet of Outtersteene, as indicated in the archives of the Merimée base. This type of structure, typical of medieval times, generally served as a defence point or seigneurial residence, although the specific details of this motte are not specified in the available sources.

The motte was officially recognized as a Historic Monument by a registration order dated 23 February 1979. This protection specifically concerns the moth itself, located on the cadastre under the reference ZM 60. Available data from Monumentum and the internal archives underline its heritage importance, although practical information, such as its accessibility or current use, is not detailed. The location, noted as "a priori satisfactory" (level 6/10), allows to locate the monument at the approximate address of 1390 Rue des Longs Champs, in Bailleul.

The general historical context of the Middle Ages in the Hauts-de-France, a region to which Bailleul belongs, was marked by a feudal organization where the castral mots played a key role. These structures served as centres of local power, often sheltering lords and their garrisons. They were also symbols of territorial control and protection for surrounding populations, in a time of frequent conflict and insecurity. The Bailleul mot is thus part of this historical landscape, although its local specificities remain partially documented.

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