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Keep of Pons
The keep of Pons (South face)
Keep of Pons is located in France
Keep of Pons
Keep of Pons
Shown within France
LocationPons, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Charente-Maritime, France
RegionSaintonge (historical)
Coordinates45°34′41.52″N 0°32′51″E / 45.5782000°N 0.54750°E / 45.5782000; 0.54750
TypeAncient Roman keep
Length26.54 meters
Width15.25 meters
Height33 meters
History
Founded1187
CulturesRoman Empire
Site notes
Public accessOpen to the public
Websitehttp://www.pons-tourisme.fr/visites
DesignationClassified as Monument historique in 1879 & 1992[1]

The Keep of Pons (French: Donjon de Pons) is an 830-year-old fortified tower located in Pons, France and is one of the few remnants of the original castle of Pons. The keep is located near the chapel and porch of Saint Gilles and remains of the ramparts. On a hill and visible from a distance, this 33-meter-high (108 ft) edifice is used as the symbol of the city.

  1. ^ Base Mérimée: Ancien château, actuellement Hôtel de ville, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)

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