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The feudal motte of Lisbourg is an archaeological site typical of medieval fortifications, located in the town of Lisbourg, in the department of Pas-de-Calais (Hauts-de-France). This type of structure, composed of an elevation of land surrounded by ditches, served as a defence point and seigneurial residence during the Middle Ages. Its architecture reflects the military construction techniques of the time, adapted to the local needs of territorial control and population protection.

In the Middle Ages, feudal mots like the one in Lisburg played a central role in the social and political organization of the countryside. They were often the seat of the seigneurial power, around which the agricultural and craft activities of the surrounding villages were organized. In northern France, these fortifications also responded to the challenges of frequent conflicts between lords or in the face of invasions, while symbolizing the feudal hierarchy. The region, marked by a rural economy and growing trade, saw these mites become sustainable settlement centres.

The Lisburg Mot was officially recognized as a historical monument by a registration order dated 9 November 1982. This act of protection specifically concerns the motte and its lower yard, identified under cadastral parcels D 91 and D 92. Although the available sources (including Monumentum) do not detail the specific events related to its construction or use, this inscription attests to its heritage importance and the desire to preserve this material testimony of local medieval history.

The geographical coordinates and approximate address (44 Le Mont Roy, 62134 Lisbourg) allow to situate the monument in a rural environment, characteristic of feudal settlements. The accuracy of its location, assessed as "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), suggests that the site remains identifiable despite the transformations of the landscape over the centuries. However, no information is provided on its current accessibility or any facilities for visitors.

Unlike other better documented monuments, the feudal motte of Lisburg does not give details about its founders, its historical occupants, or any significant events that would take place there. The available data are limited to its legal status and location, stressing the need for further research to enhance knowledge of this heritage. His study could shed light on the dynamics of power and land use in medieval Pas-de-Calais.

Finally, the absence of references to tourist services (visits, accommodation) or detailed archival sources indicates that this site remains mainly known to local specialists or residents. His interest lies primarily in his representativeness of modest defensive structures, often overshadowed by more prestigious castles or abbeys, but essential to understand the spatial and social organization of the Middle Ages in the countryside of northern France.

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