Neufmanil Castle
Neufmanil Castle (French: Château de Neufmanil) was a fortified house in the commune of Neufmanil in the Ardennes département of France.[1]
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In 1297, the Neufmanil family were given jurisdiction over the area by Jacques d'Orchimont. Jean d'Esclassin and Errard de la Morteau held the manor of Neufmanil in 1449.
In the 16th century, a fortified house surrounded by water was constructed.[1] The castle was destroyed several times: in 1587, it was destroyed by the inhabitants of Gespunsart. It was rebuilt the following year; a 1588 document shows that the castle was surrounded by ditches filled with water and was to be accessed through a drawbridge. It was destroyed again in 1627 and then rebuilt by Nicolas Desprez de Barchon. Two wings were added in 1753.[1]
Since the castle's destruction by fire in 1941, housing has been built on the ruins.[1]
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49°48′38″N 4°47′41″E / 49.81056°N 4.79472°E
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