The 11th-century motte-and-bailey castle of Montreuil-l'Argillé

The château de Montreuil-l'Argillé is an ancient motte-and-bailey castle from the 11th century. The remains of this castle, partially inscribed as a historical monument by a decree on September 18, 1989, are located in the commune of Montreuil-l'Argillé, in the Eure department, Normandy.

Heugon, a potent knight, initially held the castle. Heugon also held the castles of l'Aigle, Échauffour, and la Roche-Mabile, which passed through marriage in 1025 to Géré or Giroie, a noble of high Frank and Breton descent. Géré or Giroie was an ally of the Bellême family and a vassal of the count of Mayenne, from whom he held the castles of Montaigu and Saint-Céneri-le-Géré.

The historical site contains cadastral parcels with archaeological remains, either buried or in elevation, which constitute the main enclosure and two low courts of the feudal castle.

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