Motte-and-bailey castle of the Creux-du-Renard
Motte-and-bailey castle of the Creux-du-Renard is an archaeological site in Saint-Hilaire-le-Château, Arrondissement of Guéret, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Motte-and-bailey castle of the Creux-du-Renard is situated near the fountain Ancienne fontaine, as well as near the village Saint-Hilaire-le-Château.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Église Saint-Hilaire-et-Saint-Gervais de Saint-Hilaire-le-Château and Pierre aux neuf gradins.
Église Saint-Hilaire-et-Saint-Gervais de Saint-Hilaire-le-Château
Church
Église Saint-Hilaire-et-Saint-Gervais de Saint-Hilaire-le-Château is a church, which is situated 1¼ km east of Motte-and-bailey castle of the Creux-du-Renard.
Pierre aux neuf gradins
Archaeological site
Pierre aux neuf gradins is an archaeological site, which is situated 2 km southwest of Motte-and-bailey castle of the Creux-du-Renard.
Château de Pontarion
Heritage site
Château de Pontarion is a heritage site, which is situated 2½ km northwest of Motte-and-bailey castle of the Creux-du-Renard.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Saint-Hilaire-le-Château and Pontarion.
Saint-Hilaire-le-Château
Village
Saint-Hilaire-le-Château is a commune in the Creuse department in central France.
Pontarion
Village
Pontarion is a commune in the Creuse department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in central France. Pontarion is situated 2½ km northwest of Motte-and-bailey castle of the Creux-du-Renard.
Soubrebost
Village
Soubrebost is a commune in the Creuse department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in central France. Soubrebost is situated 4 km southwest of Motte-and-bailey castle of the Creux-du-Renard.
Motte-and-bailey castle of the Creux-du-Renard
- Type: Archaeological site
- Also known as: “Le Vieux Château” and “Motte castrale du Creux-du-Renard, dit le Vieux Château”
- Categories: motte-and-bailey castle, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Saint-Hilaire-le-Château, Arrondissement of Guéret, Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, Europe
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Latitude
45.98613° or 45° 59′ 10″ north
Longitude
1.87936° or 1° 52′ 46″ east
Open location code
8FQ3XVPH+FP
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
“Motte-and-bailey castle of the Creux-du-Renard” goes by many names.
- French: “motte castrale du Creux-du-Renard”
- French: “Motte castrale du Creux-du-Renard”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Ancienne fontaine and Chute du Poirier.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Liège d’en Bas and Saint-Hilaire-le-Château - Centre.
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