Construction begins XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Initial period of ramparts.
XIIIe siècle
Continuation of work
Continuation of work XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Probable extension or completion.
15 juin 1939
First entry MH
First entry MH 15 juin 1939 (≈ 1939)
Protection of several elements (rounds, courtings).
8 novembre 1939
Partial classification
Partial classification 8 novembre 1939 (≈ 1939)
North tower and adjoining courtine classified.
9 août 1941
New classification
New classification 9 août 1941 (≈ 1941)
Tower of Crosne and adjacent protected elements.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Tower belonging to the city of Pont-de-l'Arche and courtine located southeast of the city in the property of Mr. Hecquart; Louise tower and its vaulted casemate, in the property of Mr. Duverre; remains of a town gate located against a wall of the property of M. de Chasseloup, towards the end of Blin Street; the Hospice tower belonging to the city of Pont-de-l'Arche, located in the property of Mr. Hericher; old poternes, bordering the road of Damps, in the property of Mr Seneccaud : inscription by decree of 15 June 1939; Tower located to the north of the church Notre-Dame des Arts and the adjoining courtine: classification by decree of November 8, 1939; Tower of Crosne and the semi-circular tower located between the tower north of the church of Notre-Dame des Arts and the tower of Crosne, as well as the adjoining courtesines: by order of 9 August 1941
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Origin and history
The ramparts of Pont-de-l'Arche, located in the municipality of the same name in Normandy, date from the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. These fortifications, typical of medieval defensive architecture, bear witness to the strategic importance of the city at that time. Several elements are protected under the Historic Monuments, including towers, courtesies and remains of doors, distributed between communal and private properties. These remains illustrate the evolution of defence techniques and urban organization in the Middle Ages.
The protection of the ramparts was formalized by several decrees between 1939 and 1941. Listed or listed items include the Louise Tower, the Hospice Tower, as well as portions of courtines and poternes. These preservation measures highlight the heritage value of the site, although some elements are now integrated into private properties, limiting their accessibility to the public.
The location of the ramparts, especially around the church of Notre-Dame des Arts and along the road to Damps, reveals their role in structuring the urban space. Their varying state of conservation, noted as "a priori satisfactory" in the available sources, allows us to envisage their integration into the historical landscape of Pont-de-l'Arche. These remains offer a concrete overview of medieval life in Normandy, between military protection and social organization.
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