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Park containing tumuli and two menhirs in Averdon dans le Loir-et-Cher

Patrimoine classé
Tumulus
Menhirs

Park containing tumuli and two menhirs in Averdon

    117 Le Petit Vitain
    41330 Averdon
Ownership of an association
Parcelle contenant des tumuli et deux menhirs à Averdon
Parcelle contenant des tumuli et deux menhirs à Averdon
Parcelle contenant des tumuli et deux menhirs à Averdon
Parcelle contenant des tumuli et deux menhirs à Averdon
Parcelle contenant des tumuli et deux menhirs à Averdon
Parcelle contenant des tumuli et deux menhirs à Averdon
Parcelle contenant des tumuli et deux menhirs à Averdon
Parcelle contenant des tumuli et deux menhirs à Averdon
Parcelle contenant des tumuli et deux menhirs à Averdon
Parcelle contenant des tumuli et deux menhirs à Averdon
Crédit photo : Kelson - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Néolithique
Âge du Bronze
Âge du Fer
Antiquité
Haut Moyen Âge
Moyen Âge central
Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
4100 av. J.-C.
4000 av. J.-C.
0
1900
2000
Néolithique
Construction of tumuli and menhirs
4 novembre 1975
Historical Monument
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Parcel containing tumuli and two menhirs (see E 137): classification by decree of 4 November 1975

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Origin and history

The plot containing tumuli and two menhirs in Averdon is an archaeological site classified as Historic Monument since 1975. Located in the commune of Averdon (Loir-et-Cher), this site dates back to Neolithic, a period marked by the emergence of megalithic structures related to funeral and ritual practices. The tumuli, terter of earth or stones covering burials, and the menhirs, raised stones, illustrate the traditions of the prehistoric societies of the region.

The Order-in-Council of 4 November 1975 specifically protects this parcel (Cadastre E 137), emphasizing its heritage importance. The site is now managed by an association, although its accessibility to the public (visits, events) is not specified in the available sources. The location, noted as "passible" (level 5/10), suggests an approximation in GPS coordinates, without altering the historic value of the site.

The data come mainly from the Merimée database and Monumentum, supplemented by administrative information such as the Insee code of the municipality (41009) and its attachment to the Loir-et-Cher department. No additional information on excavations, archaeological discoveries or contemporary uses is mentioned in the sources consulted.

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