Curçay-sur-Dive : Dungeon
VienneReference
PA00105445
Latitude
47.01272
Longitude
-0.05608
Address
2 Place d'Aumetz 86120 Curçay-sur-Dive
Construction era
14e siècle
Protection date
1965/10/28 : classé MH
Protection cause
Donjon (cad. B 83) : classement par arrêté du 28 octobre 1965
Description
Built at the end of the 14th century, this castle was erected to protect the region from English invasions. The main building was destroyed during the wars of religion. The square tower, which was the old dungeon, was connected, before these wars, to a larger building of which there are vestiges of the attachment, a fireplace from the 15th century, as well as the base of a round tower. There are siggles at the corners, crows and bin. Inside, a spiral staircase serves the premises, the vault of which is supported by crosses of warheads.
