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The Dolmen des Bras, also known as the Dolmen de Bras, is an emblematic megalithic building located in the commune of Saint-Sulpice-les-Feuilles, in the Haute-Vienne department, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This monument, typical of the Neolithic period, bears witness to the funeral and architectural practices of prehistoric societies in the region. Its local name, "Bras", could evoke a morphological or topographical peculiarity, although its exact origin remains unknown in available sources.

Ranked as historical monuments by order of 6 February 1940, the Dolmen des Bras became the property of the Société archéologique et historique du Limousin in 1936, following a donation to ensure its protection and preservation. This association, still managing the site, plays a key role in safeguarding the local megalithic heritage. The dolmen is listed in the Mérimée base under the D 1900 cadastre reference, confirming its protected status and its anchoring in the historical landscape of the Haute-Vienne.

The available coordinates place the monument near the so-called "6 Mailasson" on the town of Saint-Sulpice-les-Feuilles, with a geographical accuracy estimated as "passable" (level 5/10). Although the sources do not specify its current accessibility, its ranking and associative management suggest a desire for heritage valuation. The dolmen is part of a wider set of megalithic sites in the region, reflecting the cultural and historical importance of these buildings in the prehistoric Limousin.

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