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Château du Grand-Serquigny

Coordinates: 49°06′23″N 0°42′34″E / 49.1063°N 0.7095°E / 49.1063; 0.7095
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Undated postcard depicting the chateau

Château du Grand-Serquigny is a 17th-century château in Serquigny, Normandy, France.[1] The building was largely destroyed by fire on 31 December 2023.[2] The moat reportedly hindered firefighting efforts.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Les images aériennes impressionnantes du château du Grand-Serquigny ravagé par un incendie" [Impressive aerial images of the Château du Grand-Serquigny ravaged by fire]. Figaro Live (in French). 1 January 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  2. ^ Bremner, Charles (3 January 2024). "Fire leaves château in ruins after moat hampers firefighters". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  3. ^ Song, Vivian (1 January 2024). "Moat at 17th-century château hinders firefighting efforts". The Daily Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 3 January 2024.

49°06′23″N 0°42′34″E / 49.1063°N 0.7095°E / 49.1063; 0.7095