Archaeologists recently announced the discovery of a 14th-century castle with a moat beneath a hotel in Vannes, France.
The castle has been identified as the Castle of Hermine and was built by John the Conqueror in the 1380s. It is located below the courtyard of Hotel Lagorce.
In a March 26 press release translated from French, the National Institute for Preventive Archeology (INRAP) explained that the excavations were carried out from spring to autumn 2023. Archaeologists were shocked to find that the castle ruins were relatively complete and well preserved. .
“Due to the excavations, the plan of the first floor was revealed little by little.The (defunct) ducal residence, which was 42 meters long and 17 meters wide, had unusually thick walls.”INRAP said. A ducal residence is a residence where a duke lives, and John IV was also a ducal residence.
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Painted tiles have been discovered at the excavation site of a medieval castle in France. (Emmanuel Corrado / National Institute of Preventive Archaeology)
“It is directly adjacent to the moat and faces the west side of what should be called the “square tower.”
The researchers also discovered “several” staircases, one of which was “a remarkably preserved staircase with a decorated core and three steps.”
In addition, excavators discovered dozens of items “related to daily life in the castle,” including coins, cooking plates and jewelry.
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Archaeologists discovered the water wheel pictured here at the excavation site. (Emmanuel Corrado / National Institute of Preventive Archaeology)
Thanks to the region’s humidity, notable wood objects such as barrel fragments were also preserved.
“Furthermore, archaeologists carried out a detailed investigation of the moat,” INRAP said. “From this very wet material they extracted rich furniture.”
Archaeologists also found graffiti-covered tiles, padlocks on furniture and clothing.
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Along with the castle, a medieval moat was also discovered by archaeologists. (Emmanuel Corrado / National Institute of Preventive Archaeology)
INRAP also said the site was incredibly well maintained.
“The homogeneity of the materials used in the construction of the castle and the standardization of the modules demonstrate the proficiency of the site management throughout the sequence of operations, from stone extraction to construction,” an INRAP release said. It is stated in.
Various medieval coins were discovered at the excavation site. (Emmanuel Corrado / National Institute of Preventive Archaeology)
“The construction…was carried out in a single phase. This proves the importance of the financial and human resources used,” the statement added. “The remains show that John IV knew how to surround himself with the best engineers and craftsmen of his time.”
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