Construction of dolmen Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Estimated period of its construction.
22 octobre 1979
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 22 octobre 1979 (≈ 1979)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Dolmen de la Rousselière including a plot of land of 10 metres around (C 840) : classification by decree of 22 October 1979
Origin and history
The Dolmen de la Rousselière, located in Beauce la Romaine (Loir-et-Cher), is a megalithic vestige dating from the Neolithic period. This type of funeral monument reflects the ritual and architectural practices of prehistoric societies in the region, marked by the emergence of agriculture and sedentarization. Dolmens generally served as collective burials, reflecting a complex social organization and a spirituality centered on the worship of ancestors.
Ranked Historic Monument by order of 22 October 1979, the Dolmen de la Rousselière includes a protected area of 10 meters around its structure. This classification underlines its heritage and archaeological importance, although its precise location remains approximate (accuracy level: 6/10). The site is referenced in the Mérimée base under the code INSEE 41173, attached to the commune of Prénouvellon, in the region Centre-Val de Loire.
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