Construction of the tower XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Fortification by the Counts of Hainaut.
6 mai 1992
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 6 mai 1992 (≈ 1992)
Official protection of the tower and ditches.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The tower with its ditches (cad. A 319, 320): entry by order of 6 May 1992
Key figures
Comtes de Hainaut - Construction sponsors
Responsible for fortifications in the 12th century.
Origin and history
Sarrazine Tower, also known as the Wood Tower, is a fortified building located in the town of Saint-Waast, in the northern department. It dates from the 12th century and is one of the fortifications erected by the Counts of Hainaut. This monument still retains today its original defensive device, as well as its peripheral ditch, testimony to its past military role.
The quadrangular tower illustrates the medieval defensive architecture typical of the region. It was designed to monitor and protect the surroundings, reflecting the tensions and security needs of the time. Its inscription in the Historical Monuments by order of 6 May 1992 underlines its heritage and historical importance.
The Sarrazine Tower is now owned by the municipality of Saint-Waast. Although its current use (visit, rental, etc.) is not specified in the available sources, its state of conservation and official protection make it a key element of the local heritage of Hauts-de-France.
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