Caen in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
La barbacane Saint-Pierre
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Saint-Pierre Barbican
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
1. La barbacane Saint-Pierre / Saint-Pierre Barbican Marker
La barbacane Saint-Pierre
Entre 1417 et 1450, pendant la guerre de Cent Ans, les Anglais renforcent le château pour se défendre contre les menaces qui pourraient venir de la ville. La barbacane est composée de trois tours et trois murs de courtine. Les positions de tir couvrent l'accès à la porte ou au pied des remparts. À l'attaque, il faut gravir une pente raide et entrer dans le bastion en exposant le flanc droit. Mais si la barbacane est prise, les assaillants restent sous la menace des tirs du château.
Légendes
(Photo #1) La porte de la caserne Lefèvre, vers 1900
(Photo #2) La barbacane, vers 2013 Photo Philippe Delval
Saint-Pierre Barbican
The English, who occupied the castle between 1417 and 1450 (Hundred Years' War), defended it against an external assailant as well as against the town. Made of three towers and three walls, the barbican kept the attackers away from the bridges and gates and jutted out firing positions to the front of the castle.
Captions
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(Photo #2) The Barbican, circa 2013 Photo Philippe Delval
Barbakane Saint-Pierre
Während die Engländer von 1417 bis 1450 (Hundertjähriger Krieg) das Château besetzten, nutzten sie es zur Verteidigung gegen die Stadt. Die Barbakane hält Angreifer von Brücken und Toren fern und macht eine Schussposition weiter vorn vor dem Château möglich.
Bildunterschriften
(Foto #1) Das Tor der Lefèvre-Kaserne, um 1900
(Foto #2) Das Barbican, ca. 2013 Foto Philippe Delval
Erected by Château de Caen, Mussee de Normandie.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1417.
Location. 49° 11.105′ N, 0° 21.687′ W. Marker is in Caen, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is at the intersection of Av. de la Libération and Rue Montoir Poissonnerie on Av. de la Libération. The marker is located on the grounds of the Château de Caen. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Château de Caen, Caen, Normandie 14000, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Guillaume le Conquérant et Mathilde de Flandre / William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
2. The view of the Saint-Pierre Church and the Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
3. The view of the Saint-Pierre Barbican and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
4. The Saint-Pierre Church
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
5. The view of the Saint-Pierre Barbican from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 29, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
