Motte féodale dénommée La Butte Noire
édifice fortifié
PA00098720
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1980)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Motte féodale dénommée La Butte Noire — édifice fortifié in Bougy-lez-Neuville (Loiret) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1980 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098720. 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 1980), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Motte féodale dénommée La Butte Noire (cad. F 91, 92, 93) : inscription par arrêté du 4 mars 1980
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Bougy-lez-Neuville, Loiret, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.0442°N, 2.0322°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison de Orléans | Orléans | 1940 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Puiseaux | Puiseaux | 1862 |
| Maison de Orléans | Orléans | 1928 |
| Immeuble de Orléans | Orléans | 1945 |
| Immeuble de Orléans | Orléans | 1945 |
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 féodale dénommée La Butte Noire located?
Motte féodale dénommée La Butte Noire is located in the commune of Bougy-lez-Neuville (Loiret).
When was Motte féodale dénommée La Butte Noire protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1980 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098720 in the Mérimée database.
When was Motte féodale dénommée La Butte Noire 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: 48.0442°N, 2.0322°E