Camp de Beugy, Medieval military camp in Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes, France.
Camp de Beugy is a medieval military camp with two rectangular fortification structures separated by a central ditch. The earthen walls surrounding the entire site create a distinctive pattern when viewed from above.
The camp was built between 1083 and 1086 by troops under William the Conqueror to besiege the fortress of Sainte-Suzanne. The fortress was defended by Hubert II de Beaumont during this prolonged conflict.
The site received recognition as a Historical Monument in 1937 and earned the Notable Earth Architecture in Europe label from ICOMOS in 2011.
The site is located near the Assé-le-Bérenger road with parking available for visitors. Walking around the perimeter helps you understand the full scale of the fortification layout.
The earthen walls were reinforced with stones quarried directly from the ditch excavations during construction. This practical approach made full use of materials found on site during the building process.
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