Construction of the moth Moyen Âge (≈ 1125)
Estimated construction period of the site.
20 mars 1980
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 20 mars 1980 (≈ 1980)
Official registration of the feudal motte.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Feudal muff (cad. A 1196, 1199): entry by order of 20 March 1980
Origin and history
The feudal motte of Toufflers is a historical monument located in the commune of Toufflers, in the department of the North (59), in the Hauts-de-France region. This site, typical of medieval defensive constructions, has been classified as a Historic Monument since 1980. It is precisely rue du Château-de-Wasmes, a location that reflects its past strategic importance.
Feudal mottes, such as that of Toufflers, were key elements of territorial and military organization in the Middle Ages. They served as checkpoints and refuges for local populations, often associated with local lords or noble families. In the regional context of the Hauts-de-Frances, these structures played a role in the dynamics of power and protection, particularly in an area marked by intense conflict and trade.
The motte of Toufflers, although little documented in the available sources, illustrates this defensive and symbolic function peculiar to medieval times.
