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Origin and history

The Sireuil dry stone hut is distinguished by its rectangular shape, atypical for this type of construction. Measuring 13 meters long, it is backed by a support wall of forty-eight meters, delineating a terrace to the north and a second terrace to the south, both lined with walls. The building, entirely mounted in dry stones, is covered with lauze, and its facade has a large bay in third point, partially moulded later to leave only a rectangular door. This door supports a monolithic lintel in corbellation, characteristic of local construction techniques.

Unlike the more common round or square huts in the region, this structure shows a particular adaptation to the land and agricultural or domestic needs of the time. The associated terraces suggest an agricultural or livestock use, with spaces designed to optimize the space available on a sloped terrain. The absence of mortar and the exclusive use of dry stones reflect traditional know-how, transmitted over several generations in the rural areas of Dordogne.

The cabin and its terraces, as well as the retaining walls, were entered in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 27 December 1991. This classification recognizes the heritage value of the building, both for its architecture and for its integration into the local landscape. Although the property is private, this protection ensures the preservation of a rare testimony of traditional rural habitat in New Aquitaine. No information is available on the exact period of its construction or on its historical occupants.

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