Construction of dolmen Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Estimated period of construction.
27 mai 1987
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 27 mai 1987 (≈ 1987)
Registration by official order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Dolmen de la Pierre Luteau, with its cadastral plot (Box ZD 30): inscription by order of 27 May 1987
Origin and history
The dolmen of the Pierre Luteau, located in Ruan in the Loiret, is one of the few known megaliths in the Orléan Beauce. It represents the last large megalithic grave still in place in this area, which gives it major archaeological importance. Its state of conservation makes it a precious vestige to understand the funeral practices of Neolithic in this region.
In addition to its scientific interest, this dolmen is also a symbol of local popular traditions. Many legends are associated with him, reflecting the collective imagination and beliefs that have traversed the centuries around this monument. These stories reinforce its anchor in the intangible cultural heritage of the Orléan Beauce.
Ranked as Historic Monument by order of 27 May 1987, the dolmen of the Pierre Luteau, including its cadastral parcel (ZD 30), is now owned by the municipality of Ruan. Its location, although documented (code Insee 45266, Loiret, region Centre-Val de Loire), remains approximate according to available sources, with an accuracy assessed as poor (level 5/10).
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