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The Hermitage Mountain Camp is a Roman site located in the commune of Bouzeron in the department of Saône-et-Loire. Dated from the 2nd century, it bears witness to the military or strategic presence of Roman in this region of present-day Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Its classification as historic monuments in 1921 underscores its heritage and archaeological importance, although its specific functions (temporary camping, surveillance post or other) are not detailed in the available sources.

The location of the camp, on a high point (the "Hermitage Mountain"), suggests a defensive or observational role, typical of Roman installations in conquered territory. The sources mention its official classification by decree of 8 August 1921, indicating that it is now owned by the commune of Bouzeron. No additional information is provided on its current state of conservation, its dimensions, or any recent archaeological excavations.

Bibliographical references, such as Gaston Félix Joseph Variot's study published in 1915 in the Bulletins and Memoirs of the Société d'anthropologie de Paris, attest to an early scientific interest in this site. However, architectural details or artifacts discovered on site are not described in the available excerpts. The camp is also included in heritage databases such as Mérimée, which facilitates its listing among French historical monuments.

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