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The feudal motte of Haussy is an emblematic monument of medieval defensive architecture, located in the commune of Haussy, in the department of the North (Highland of France). This type of structure, characteristic of the 10th–12th centuries, served as a point of surveillance and refuge for local populations. Its classification as Historic Monument by decree of 6 December 1978 underlines its heritage importance and its preservation.

Feudal mottes, such as Haussy's, were often erected by local lords to assert their power and protect agricultural territories or channels of communication. In the context of the North of France in the Middle Ages, these works were part of a network of light fortifications, complementary to stone castles. Their location, here near Charles-Azambre Street, suggests a strategic role in the feudal organization of the region, although the available sources do not specify its sponsor or its detailed history.

Current data from the Merimée database and Monumentum indicate a precise location (16 Charles Azambre Street, 59294 Haussy) and legal protection since 1978. However, information on its accessibility to the public, its state of conservation or possible archaeological excavations remains undocumented in the sources consulted. The motte nevertheless constitutes a tangible marker of the feudal past of Hauts-de-France, inviting further research on its use and evolution.

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