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The feudal motte de Parenty is a medieval monument located in the commune of Parenty, in the department of Pas-de-Calais (Hauts-de-France). This type of structure, characteristic of the Middle Ages, generally served as a defence point or seigneurial residence. Its architecture, often composed of an artificial mound surrounded by ditches, reflects the military and social techniques of the feudal era.

Parenty's moth was included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by an order of 11 December 1978. This official protection underscores its heritage and historical importance. Although the precise details of its construction or occupants are not mentioned in the available sources, its existence illustrates the role of local fortifications in the region's territorial and political organization during the Middle Ages. At that time, feudal mottes were often at the heart of the seigneuries, serving as a symbol of power and protection for the surrounding populations.

The available data indicate that the mott location is considered "a priori satisfactory", with an approximate address located on the 11 Route from Desvres to Parenty. This geographical accuracy allows the monument to be placed in its spatial context, although additional details on its current state or accessibility are not provided. The motte remains a material testimony of the medieval history of Nord-Pas-de-Calais, now integrated into the Hauts-de-France region.

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