Construction of dolmen Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Estimated period of its construction.
5 octobre 1979
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 5 octobre 1979 (≈ 1979)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Dolmen dit des Louettes, de Bellesort ou de Fontaine (Box B 481) : classification by order of 5 October 1979
Origin and history
The dolmen dit des Louettes, de Bellesort or de Fontaine is a megalithic monument located in Fréteval, in the department of Loir-et-Cher (41), in the region Centre-Val de Loire. Dated from Neolithic, it bears witness to the funeral and architectural practices of prehistoric societies of that time. This type of structure, composed of large erect stones, generally served as a collective burial and marked the landscape in a sustainable manner.
Ranked Historic Monument by order of 5 October 1979, this dolmen is protected for its archaeological and heritage importance. Available data indicate an approximate location near the place known as 'Prés du Bois', although geographical accuracy is considered poor (level 5 of 10). No additional information is provided on its current condition, accessibility or possible excavations.
