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Ergnaud Castle (Bex, Switzerland)

Coordinates: 46°15′44″N 7°02′25″E / 46.2623504°N 7.0401444°E / 46.2623504; 7.0401444
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46°15′44″N 7°02′25″E / 46.2623504°N 7.0401444°E / 46.2623504; 7.0401444 The Castle of Ergnaud (or "Ergnau") is an historic ruin located on a hill close to Plan-Saugey, in the municipality of Bex, Switzerland.[1][2]

History

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The castle, or fort, dating from the 12th century, was likely meant to communicate with the Castle of Bex (the Duin Tower) and the fort of Seguin.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Swiss Geoportal". geo.admin.ch. Retrieved 2016-11-15.
  2. ^ "OpenStreetMap | Node: Château d'Ergnaud (2663542422)". OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 2016-11-15.
  3. ^ Gallarotti, Zoé. "Découverte des hameaux de Bex: partie 1". www.pointchablais.ch. Retrieved 2016-11-15.