Forteresse du Faucon Noir - Montbazon, Centre
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N 47° 17.122 E 000° 42.816
31T E 327106 N 5239412
[FR] En l’an mil, le comte d’Anjou Foulque III Nerra, le “Faucon Noir”, un des plus grands seigneurs féodaux de son époque.
[EN] In the year 1000, the Count of Anjou Fulk III Nerra, the "Black Falcon", one of the greatest feudal lords of his time.
Waymark Code: WMVDK1
Location: Centre-Val-de-Loire, France
Date Posted: 04/05/2017
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[FR] La forteresse de Montbazon fut édifiée à partir de 991 au sommet d’un éperon rocheux dominant le cours de l’Indre. Les moines de Cormery se plaignirent auprès du roi de France du comportement de Foulque III Nerra qui s’était emparé du lieu. Il construisit dans un premier temps une motte castrale, un donjon en bois sur une butte de terre, le donjon en pierre ne viendra qu’un peu plus tard. Cet ensemble fortifié constitue l’un des plus anciens châteaux féodaux en France.
[EN] The fortress of Montbazon was built from 991 on top of a rocky outcrop overlooking the course of the Indre. The monks of Cormery complained to the King of France about the behavior of Fulk III Nerra who had seized the place. At first he built a caste motte, a wooden dungeon on a mound of earth, the stone dungeon only came a little later. This fortified complex is one of the oldest feudal castles in France.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 991
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Royaume de France
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: No it wasn't
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Mur d'enceinte
This site is administered by ----: mairie
If admission is charged -: 12.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": Not listed
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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