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Château de Courcy
Calvados Département, France
Château de Courcy in Calvados, France, is a medieval castle originally built in the 12th to 13th centuries by the Courcy family, important Norman nobility connected to the Norman Conquest of England.
The castle was notable for its military architecture with three defensive enclosures. It was besieged in 1091 and demolished in the early 17th century. The site today consists of ruins that reflect its historical role as a fortress and noble residence. The Courcy family was influential in Normandy and beyond, with members participating in significant medieval events such as the Norman invasion of England and establishing power in Ireland.
The castle’s history is deeply tied to the legacy of Norman feudal lords and their expanding territories.
Location
Unnamed Road, 14170 Courcy, France
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