Morlot Battery

The origin of its name probably comes from the distortion of the original term ‘the lot of the dead’ (because it is located at sunset, to the west). A mill stood on this eminence until 1870, when it was replaced by this military structure. It was used as an optical observation post to communicate with the four surrounding Séré de Rivières forts (Bruyères, Montbérault, Laniscourt and Chavignon) via a heliostat. Note that if you climb to the top of the fort, you will have an uninterrupted view of the south and west of the Laonnois, and its surroundings are equipped with children's play areas...