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La Poterne de Saint-Lô is a historic monument located in the Manche department in Normandy. This vestige, whose exact construction period is not specified in the available sources, has been included in the inventory of Historic Monuments since 1937. It is located at 91 Rue de la Poterne, near the Place des Beaux-Regards, in the city centre of Saint-Lô.

The GPS location and Merimée data confirm its location in this Norman municipality, marked by the code Insee 50502. The poternes were generally fortified passages integrated into the ramparts or defensive systems of medieval cities. In Saint-Lô, as in many Norman cities, these structures played a key role in protecting the inhabitants and regulating access in times of conflict or siege.

Although the architectural or historical details specific to this poterne are not documented in the sources consulted, its listing as Historic Monuments underscores its heritage importance. These works often bear witness to the urban and military organization of past times, reflecting the need for defence and flow control in turbulent geopolitical contexts.

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