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Origin and history

The archaeological site of Morizur is a fortified complex established on a rocky spur, at the confluence of the valleys of the Arrow and one of its tributaries. It consists of a first lowyard protected by a ditch and a rise of ground, as well as an imposing motte (10 meters high for 30 meters wide), surrounded by a dry ditch and surmounted by a stone construction. A second lowyard is located at the tip of the spur. The site could include earlier remains in the Middle Ages, such as a ditch possibly dating from Iron Age.

The gap between the eperon at its root suggests an ancient occupation, although its precise dating (iron age or Middle Ages) remains uncertain. The castral mot, the central element of the site, illustrates the defensive architecture typical of the medieval environment, with earth and stone installations designed to control a strategic point. The whole, including the surrounding parcels, was inscribed as a Historic Monument by order of 20 February 1996, thus protecting its soil and basement.

The location of the site, between the valleys of the Flèche and its tributary, underscores its potential role in monitoring or controlling communication routes. Although the sources do not mention specific historical events related to this site, its structure suggests a military or seigneurial function, common for the castral mots of this period. The available data are mainly from the Merimée database and Monumentum, without further details on its occupation or occupants.

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