Originally a castle of earth and wood, the fortress of Le Plessis was owned by Baron Grimoult, one of the most important lords who, along with other Norman barons, assassinated the young Duke of Normandy, Guillaume II, in 1046. known as "bastard" and future conqueror. In 1047 he was one of the leaders of the rebel army that crushed Duke William at the Battle of Val-ès-Dunes. Grimoult, defeated, managed to escape but was pursued by the duke's men, finally captured and imprisoned at Rouen, where he died in captivity, probably oneThe fortress of Le Plessis, originally a castle of earth and wood, was owned by Baron Grimoult, one of the main conspirators who, in 1046, together with other Norman barons, attempted to assassinate young He unnaturally
The wooden structures were probably replaced by a cylindrical stone main tower in the 12th century.

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Angelika &🐅(🌠)

June 20, 2023

At the end of the 19th century, the tower hill was crowned with a Calvary and a grotto was dug on the sides, representing the tomb of Christ. A Way of the Cross, inaugurated in 1911 and destroyed in 1944, was restored by the residents in 1967.

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Angelika &🐅(🌠)

September 3, 2019

A touching place.
The Donjon du Plessis dates from the 11th century and offers an unobstructed view of the Cotentin marshes, the Mont Castre and the peat bog of Gorges. The Donjon was almost completely destroyed in these war days and was in ruins for over 20 years. Only in 1967 did a squad of volunteers begin to rescue from the remains what could be saved. In addition to panels with interesting facts about the history of the donjon, a Way of the Cross was created.

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Le Plessis-Lastelle, Coutances, Manche, France

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