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Origin and history

La Porte d'En-Haut is a key element of the fortified enclosure of Peruges, a medieval city in the department of Ain. Built in the 15th century, it is one of the two main accesses to the city, with the Gate of En-Bas, and is located church square, along the Rue des Rondes, close to the church-fortress. Its strategic location northwest of the city reflects its defensive role in medieval urban organization.

The Gate of En-Haut was classified as historical monuments on May 23, 1912, recognizing its heritage value. This classification also includes the substructions of the associated barbacan, emphasizing the importance of the defensive whole. The monument is now owned by the municipality of Peruges, whose Insee code is 01290, and is part of a preserved architectural complex, typical of the fortified villages of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, specify that the door is part of a wider fortification system, characteristic of medieval cities. Its state of conservation and its exact location (5186 Rue de la Porte d'En Haut) make it a remarkable testimony to the military architecture of the 15th century. The accuracy of its location is estimated at 5/10 based on available data, indicating an average knowledge of its exact location.

No information is provided on any historical characters related to its construction or use. Similarly, the sources do not mention any specific events associated with this monument outside of its classification in 1912. The gate is part of a wider context of preserving the French medieval heritage, illustrating the techniques of defence and urban planning of the time.

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