Presumed construction period Moyen Âge (≈ 1125)
General datum of the feudal moth.
4 mars 1980
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 4 mars 1980 (≈ 1980)
Official protection of the motte and lower yard.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Feudal motte with adjacent bassyard (Box ZH 102 to 104): inscription by order of 4 March 1980
Origin and history
The feudal motte of Vieux-Berquin, located on Rue du Plessy, is an emblematic monument of the medieval period in the Hauts-de-France region. This type of structure, characteristic of feudal organization, was generally used as a defence and seigneurial residence. The motte is accompanied by a bassyard, a space often dedicated to agricultural, craft or sheltering local people in the event of conflict.
The feudal motte of Vieux-Berquin was included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 4 March 1980, thus recognizing its heritage value. The protected elements include the moth itself and its adjacent lowyard, identified under cadastral plots ZH 102 to 104. Although the available sources do not specify the details of its construction or its potential owners, its official listing underscores its importance in the local historic landscape.
Located at the approximate address of 678 Rue du Bois, this motte illustrates the implantation of feudal structures in rural areas of northern France. In medieval times, these buildings played a central role in the territorial organization, serving as power centres for local lords. Their presence also reflected tensions and protection needs in a conflict-affected society and a predominantly agrarian economy.
