Period of attested occupancy Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Jackets dated on the site
8 janvier 1976 ou 8 juillet 1976
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 8 janvier 1976 ou 8 juillet 1976 (≈ 1976)
Date varies by source
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Camp cut off (barred spur) (Box ZI 06): by order of 8 July 1976
Key figures
Information non disponible - No historical character cited
Sources do not mention any actors
Origin and history
The cut-off camp of Auvers-le-Hamon is a barred spur located in the municipality of Auvers-le-Hamon, in the department of Sarthe ( Pays de la Loire). This archaeological site, dated Neolithic and Protohistory, is characterized by natural protection to the south and east thanks to the hillside of the Treulon River. In the west and north, a semicircular earth slope, reinforced by large stone bellows, provides artificial defence. The remains discovered on site attest to a human occupation from Neolithic, a period marked by sedentarization and the development of defensive structures.
The site was classified as historic monuments on 8 January 1976 (according to Wikipedia) or 8 July 1976 (according to Monumentum), reflecting its heritage importance. Owned by a private company, it illustrates prehistoric and protohistoric fortification techniques, adapted to local geographical constraints. Its classification specifically covers the barred spur (ZI 06 Box), highlighting its archaeological and historical value.
The barred spurs like Auvers-le-Hamon were strategic places, often chosen for their dominant position and ease of defence. These sites served as shelters or strong places for local communities, in a context where conflicts for resources or territories were frequent. Their study provides a better understanding of the social and military organization of the people of the time and their relationship to the natural environment.
