Construction period Moyen Âge (≈ 1125)
Construction of the feudal moth.
7 mars 1983
Registration as Historic Monument
Registration as Historic Monument 7 mars 1983 (≈ 1983)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Feudal motte (Case C 168-173) : inscription by order of 7 March 1983
Origin and history
The feudal motte of Lederzeele is a medieval monument located in the commune of Lederzeele, in the department of Nord (59), in the Hauts-de-France region. This type of structure, typical of the Middle Ages, generally served as a defence point or seigneurial residence. Although the precise details of its construction and use are not explicitly mentioned in the available sources, its listing as a Historic Monument in 1983 underscores its heritage importance.
During the Middle Ages, feudal mottes played a key role in territorial and military organization. They were often surrounded by ditches and surmounted by a wooden or stone tower, serving as both a refuge and a symbol of power for local lords. In Flanders and northern France, these structures reflected feudal tensions and protection needs in a region marked by frequent conflicts.
Lederzeele's motte is part of this broader historical context, although its local specificities remain partially documented.
