The village was circled by a wall that started from the castle.
Remnants can still be seen to the West and South. 2 fortified gates were giving access to
the village. No wall walk or crenels were mentioned.
The wall was called
"vingtain"
(literally, twentieth
in English) as it was built and maintained through a tax paid by the inhabitants. This tax
was equal to one twentieth of their revenues.
The
Gate of the Village
Located South, this gate was simply defended with a hoarding.
The
Gate of Cernon
This second gate was giving way to the creek called Cernon and its numerous
mills.
Defending Bellecombe Village
