Registration for Historic Monuments 29 avril 2025 (≈ 2025)
Official protection of the tower and courtine.
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Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The Bassolhe Tower and its portion of courtine, in whole, as delimited in red on the annexed plan, cadastralized section BA Parcel No. 19: inscription by order of 29 April 2025
Origin and history
The Bassolhe Tower and its courting portion are located at Clermont-l'Hérault, in the Hérault department, in the Occitanie region. This monument, the location of which is approximate according to the available data, was inscribed as Historic Monument by order of 29 April 2025. It is identified under Cadastral plot BA No. 19 and is part of the local defensive heritage, although its detailed history and exact period of construction are not specified in current sources.
In the Middle Ages, towers and courtyards played a key role in protecting cities and populations. In Clermont-l'Hérault, as in other municipalities in the region, these structures were used to control access and ensure security in the face of external threats. Their presence reflects the strategic importance of the area, often linked to trade or local conflicts.
Remnants such as the Bassolhe Tower today recall the defensive and social organization of this period, marked by an architecture adapted to military and community needs.
