Historical Monument 10 juin 1910 (≈ 1910)
Legal protection of the site by decree.
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Heritage classified
Allée covered by the Chaume : classification by decree of 10 June 1910
Origin and history
The covered road of the Chaume, located in La Rochepot in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, is a megalithic monument whose exact period of construction remains unknown. This type of structure, characteristic of Neolithic in Europe, was generally used as a collective burial. Ranked as a Historical Monument by order of 10 June 1910, it bears witness to the former occupation of this territory and the funeral practices of the local prehistoric communities.
The location of the site, in the department of Côte-d-Or, is estimated with an accuracy deemed "a priori satisfactory" (note of 7/10). Owned by the municipality of La Rochepot, this monument is not associated with detailed information about its accessibility or current use (visits, events). Available data are mainly from the Merimée database and sources such as Monumentum, without reference to recent archaeological studies or specific discoveries related to this site.
The 1910 classification underlines the heritage importance of the covered driveway, although its detailed history and precise archaeological context remain poorly documented in accessible sources. This type of monument, widespread in Burgundy, illustrates the cultural exchanges and construction techniques of neolithic societies, often linked to settlement networks and shared ritual practices.
The region of La Rochepot, marked by a rich heritage including prehistoric and medieval sites, offers a framework for studying successive human occupations. However, the lack of precise data on the covered path of the Chaume limits the understanding of its specific role in local or regional history.
The covered alleys, in general, were places of collective memory, often reused over several generations. Their presence attests to the social and spiritual organization of the human groups of the time, although details of this particular monument are not explicitly described in the sources consulted.
The legal protection of this site, which occurred at the beginning of the twentieth century, reflects an early awareness of the value of prehistoric remains in France. Today, its status as communal property could facilitate valuation or research initiatives, although these are not mentioned in the available information.
