Château d'Amfreville, Fortified house in Amfreville, France.
Château d'Amfreville is a fortified manor house in Normandy marked by two circular towers flanking the main entrance, surrounded by a moat. The stone structure combines different building phases spanning medieval to modern times.
The manor house was founded in the 11th century during William the Conqueror's era and underwent significant renovations in the 14th and 15th centuries. These changes show how Norman defensive building techniques evolved across generations.
The castle takes its name from the village of Amfreville and displays the characteristic Norman building style with heavy stonework and fortified design. Visitors can observe this defensive architecture in the towers and entrance gate details.
The property is reached via a long private driveway and surrounded by a natural moat that fills with water seasonally. Visitors should note that ground conditions can vary depending on weather and season.
The manor sits on a ridge between two villages and offered wartime sight lines to nearby coastal areas. This location made it an unexpected vantage point for observing local events during occupation.
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