Motte castrale de Saint-Loup-du-Gast
édifice fortifié
PA00109602
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Motte castrale de Saint-Loup-du-Gast — édifice fortifié in Saint-Loup-du-Gast (Mayenne) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109602. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) (since 1984), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Motte castrale (cad. A 397, 399, 400, 538) : inscription par arrêté du 26 décembre 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété du département ; propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Loup-du-Gast, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.3885°N, -0.6061°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ancienne église Saint-Martin | Laval | 1979 |
| Hôtel d'Argentré de Laval | Laval | 2008 |
| Oppidum (portion) de Entrammes | Entrammes | 1978 |
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Pierre | Mée | 1991 |
| Logis seigneurial de la Juquaise | Saint-Laurent-des-Mortiers | 1993 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Moyen Age.
Relative significance
Protected earlier than the median monument of the département, reflecting its recognized stature.
UNESCO landscape
The Loire Valley is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2000 as a cultural landscape. Read the anchor page: Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Motte castrale de Saint-Loup-du-Gast located?
Motte castrale de Saint-Loup-du-Gast is located in the commune of Saint-Loup-du-Gast (Mayenne).
When was Motte castrale de Saint-Loup-du-Gast protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109602 in the Mérimée database.
When was Motte castrale de Saint-Loup-du-Gast built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Moyen Age.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.3885°N, -0.6061°E