Construction of dolmen Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Estimated period of its construction.
6 décembre 1988
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 6 décembre 1988 (≈ 1988)
Registration by official order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Dolmen de la Bertrandoun (Case C 68): entry by order of 6 December 1988
Origin and history
The Dolmen de la Bertrandoune is a megalithic monument located in the commune of Prayssac, in the Lot department (Occitanie region). Dated from Neolithic, it bears witness to the funeral and architectural practices of prehistoric societies of that time. This type of structure, consisting of large erect stones, generally served as a collective burial, reflecting the social and spiritual organization of local communities.
Ranked Historic Monument by order of 6 December 1988, the Dolmen de la Bertrandoun is protected for its archaeological and heritage importance. Its location, although documented in the Merimée database under Insee 46225, remains approximate, with geolocalized accuracy assessed as "a priori satisfactory". This monument illustrates the prehistoric heritage of the Midi-Pyrénées region (now Occitanie), where dolmens were major cultural and territorial markers for neolithic populations.
No additional information on its specific use or detailed history is available from the sources consulted.
