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The covered alley of the Oak-Hut, also known as Cave aux Fées, is a megalithic monument located in Lamballe-Armor, in the department of Côtes-d-Armor. Data of Neolithic, it is bounded by eleven orthostates in gabbro and is 11 meters long by 1.50 meters wide. Two roof tables are still in place, while two others, reversed, lie nearby. The site, intact until 1873, was partially submerged and removed from slabs to repair a local road.

The monument was searched in 1845 and 1873, notably by Dr. Douilet. These researches discovered polished axes, flint blades, pottery studs and two polished stone beads. These artifacts testify to its funeral or ritual use during Neolithic. The site is associated with local folklore, including the legend of the Margot fairy, which is called Grotte-aux-Fées.

Ranked as historical monuments in 1963, covered driveway now belongs to the municipality of Lamballe-Armor. Its present state, partially degraded, contrasts with its original 19th century description. Archaeological data and sources such as Monumentum or Wikipedia confirm its importance in the Breton megalithic heritage, while highlighting the challenges of its preservation.

The location of the site, near the road from Lamballe to Plancoët, has contributed to its alteration over the centuries. Despite this, there is still a remarkable example of neolithic funeral constructions in the region, illustrating the practices and beliefs of prehistoric communities. Bibliographic references, such as the book by Loïc Langouët (2005), complete the knowledge of this emblematic monument.

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