Tour Nichot de Fougères, Medieval fortified tower in Fougères, France.
Tour Nichot de Fougères is a round tower built of granite with three horizontal stone courses and arrow slits marking its lower walls. Its top features machicolations supported by a three-tiered corbel system, giving it a fortified appearance typical of medieval defensive structures.
The tower was built in the early 13th century under Raoul III to reinforce the southern defenses of the town. It remained part of the fortification system for centuries before later modifications changed its original appearance.
The tower now sits in a small garden that emerged after medieval buildings were demolished during the 1944 bombings. This setting shows how the town chose to preserve a key piece of its past even as much of the surrounding area was rebuilt.
The tower stands at 67 Rue de la Pinterie within a small public garden that is easy to visit. You can walk around it freely and view the stone structure from different angles to appreciate its fortified design.
The battlements, arrow slits, and a corner turret were added in later times rather than being original to the medieval construction. These additions were made as part of efforts to protect and modify the structure, giving it features that differ from its original form.
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