Construction of the castle 2e moitié du XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Period of initial construction of the monument.
23 septembre 1977
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 23 septembre 1977 (≈ 1977)
Protection of the facades and roofs of the castle.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs of the small castle and chapel (Box A 129): inscription by order of 23 September 1977
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Petit château de Wisques is a building built during the second half of the eighteenth century, located in the municipality of Wisques, in the department of Pas-de-Calais ( Hauts-de-France region). This monument is distinguished by its characteristic architecture of this period, with protected facades and roofs, including those of an adjacent chapel. Its partial registration in the Historic Monuments in 1977 reflects its heritage interest, although the available sources do not specify its original use or potential owners.
The inscription by decree of 23 September 1977 specifically concerns the facades and roofs of the small castle and its chapel, identified under the cadastral reference A 129. Geographical data place the site at 38 Rue de l'École, but the accuracy of this location is considered satisfactory a priori (note 6/10). No information is provided on its current accessibility (visits, rentals, accommodation), or on any tourist facilities. Sources are limited to Monumentum databases and the internal data of the Merimée database.
At the time of its construction, the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region (now integrated with Hauts-de-France) was marked by a rural and artisanal economy, with local elites investing in secondary residences or agricultural estates. Small castles such as Wisques could be used as resorts for wealthy families, or administrative centres for minor seigneuries. Their preservation in the eighteenth century often reflects the influence of classical architectural currents, adapted to the residential or symbolic needs of their sponsors.
