Morestel Cloth Measure
This large flat stone engraved with perpendicular lines has been identified as a cloth measure, but it is difficult to determine its date and exact purpose.
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This large flat stone engraved with perpendicular lines has been identified as a cloth measure, but it is difficult to determine its date and exact purpose.
The village used to be accessible via two entrances located at either end of the town, which was protected by a semi-circular fortified wall.
The village of Morestel developed during the Medieval period. A semi-circular walled enclosure, part of which remains visible, is built to protect it.
This structure of ancient design stands about thirty metres from its original position. The old warehouse was spotted by an "Architecte des Bâtiments de France" (official national …
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