Kristina Killgrove is an archaeologist with specialties in ancient human skeletons and science communication. Her academic research has appeared in numerous scientific journals, while her news stories and essays have been published in venues such as Forbes, Mental Floss and Smithsonian.
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 14th-century medieval castle, including a moat, hidden beneath the courtyard of a historic hotel in France. Jewelry, pots, pans and padlocks were among the artifacts recovered, offering clues about the nobility who used the castle for nearly a century.
From the 10th to 16th centuries, Brittany was a medieval feudal state, established after the Vikings were expelled from the region. Essentially a tiny country, the Duchy of Brittany was ruled by a line of hereditary dukes. When John IV came to power in 1365, he began to build numerous house-fortresses throughout Brittany, with Château de l'Hermine becoming the seat of the Duchy.
The exact plan of John IV's castle was unknown until archaeologists began uncovering its foundations in 2021, in anticipation of turning the historic building into the new location of the Museum of Fine Arts.Image 1 of 3During excavations in the old hotel's courtyard, archaeologists found the ground floor of the duke's residence, along with the remains of a tower overlooking an exterior moat. The castle was about 138 feet long and 56 feet wide, with walls up to 18 feet thick.
By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.At the ends of the castle, archaeologists found latrines and drainage pipes that likely reached three or four floors high. Searching the latrines manually, they discovered small objects like coins as well as discarded cooking utensils dating to the 15th and 16th centuries. Wooden bowls and parts of barrels were also preserved in the humid environment of the old latrines.
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