North Tower (Tour du Nord), Mont-Saint-Michel
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About North Tower
The Tour du Nord is a 13th-century defensive tower built around 1210-1256 under Abbot Jourdain, making it one of the oldest stone fortifications at Mont-Saint-Michel. Also known as Tour Marilland, this round tower with a flared base features balistaires (arrow slits with round openings for projectiles), representing advanced medieval military architecture. The tower served as a critical observation post during the Hundred Years' War when Mont-Saint-Michel withstood nearly 30 years of English siege (1423-1450s).
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During the famous English assault of June 17, 1434, around 20,000 English troops under Lord Scales attacked the fortifications. The French defenders successfully repulsed the attack, and the English abandoned two iron bombardes (cannons) called 'Michelettes,' which are now displayed as war trophies at the fortress entrance.
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