Ruine Fortified Farm Confréqourt

The farm dates back to 895 when the first monks started to build the farm.
The quarry nearby was used for raw materials.

The farm was later fortified and became a part of the defence system around the city of Soissons.
The location was a prominent one and gave a perfect view on valley of the Aisne.

In September 1914 the Germans took the farm and the same night they leaved.The French army took over the farm without a battle.
A day later the the farm was destroyed during the battle with the Germans and there use of artillery.

The owner of the farm build a new one nearby on the Rue des Tilleuls

In 1999 the remains of fourteen French soldiers were found here.

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Source

• Text: Adri Kramer
• Photos: Adri Kramer