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The dolmen des Plassous, also called dolmen des Aspes, is a megalithic vestige located 3 km from Gramat, in the Lot department (Occitanie). Accessible by the D39 towards Couzou, this monument dates back to the Neolithic and illustrates the funeral practices of that period. It has lost its cover table, but retains two imposing orthostats: the left one is 3.40 m long for 1.05 m high, while the right one is 3 m long for the same height. These erect stones frame a once covered space, typical of Neolithic collective burials.

The dolmen is surrounded by a circular tumulus of 15 m in diameter, characteristic of megalithic structures designed to mark and protect tombs. Ranked as historic monuments in 1889, it bears witness to the early heritage significance of these prehistoric remains. The excavations and studies, like those carried out by Jean Clottes in his Inventory of the Megaliths of France (1977), underline his role in understanding local neolithic societies. The site, although partially degraded, remains a remarkable example of the funerary architecture of this period.

The precise location of the dolmen, reported under the name Les Aspes (address: 7262 Les Aspes, 46500 Gramat), is documented in the Mérimée and Monumentum bases. Its state of conservation and accessibility make it a point of interest for researchers and archaeology enthusiasts. The reference to a location accuracy considered passable (note 5/10) requires further verification for topographic studies. No information is available on its openness to the public or related services.

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