Probable period of construction Âge du bronze (≈ 1500 av. J.-C.)
Estimated date of dolmen.
1964
Classification of the protohistoric stele
Classification of the protohistoric stele 1964 (≈ 1964)
Stele of the Iron Age listed as a historical monument.
1969
Classification of dolmen
Classification of dolmen 1969 (≈ 1969)
Dolmen classified under two different names.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Origin and history
The Dolmen de Roc'h Toul, also known as dolmen de Roch Toul or Kerroland, is a megalithic site located in the municipality of Maël-Pestivien, in the department of Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany. This monument consists of a cover table of 4 meters by 2 meters, supported by several orthostats still in place. Its structure suggests an origin probably dating back to the Bronze Age, although this dating remains indicative.
The dolmen was classified as historical monuments in 1969 under two distinct names. A protohistoric stele of the Iron Age, classified in 1964, is sometimes confused with a menhir, but it belongs to a more recent period. These elements reflect the human occupation and funeral or commemorative practices in this region for several millennia.
The architectural description of the dolmen reveals a typical construction of megalithic monuments: a large horizontal slab resting on vertical stones. Two orthostats are still visible on the west and east sides, while two others remain on the south side. The absence of supports on the north side could indicate partial degradation or a different original configuration. This type of structure was generally associated with collective burials or ancestor-related rites during prehistory.
