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The dolmen known as Pierre-la-Fade, also known as Cabane des Fées, is a megalithic building located in Blessac, Creuse department. It dates from Neolithic and was described by Pierre de Cessac in the Archaeological Dictionary of Gaul. This monument was classified as historic monuments in 1889, highlighting its heritage importance.

The dolmen is located at the south end of an elongated plateau and has a triangular shape. Its granite cover table is 2.45 m long by 1.82 m wide and rests on two orthostats and a bedside slab. With supports exceeding the table from 1.25 to 1.45 m, it is possible that a second table originally existed. The bedroom, open to the southwest, is between 1.50 and 2 m long by 1.70 m wide, with a height of 1.20 m. All slabs come from a granite deposit located 3 km from the site.

A surface excavation conducted around 1870, at a depth of 0.30 m, revealed no archaeological material. By the end of the 19th century, five small, very low tumuli were still visible east of the dolmen. These elements suggest a funeral or ritual occupation of the site, typical of neolithic practices. The dolmen is now owned by the municipality of Blessac.

The site was studied by several archaeologists, including Émile Cartailhac and Claire Gautran-Moser, who helped document its regional context. Available sources, such as Monumentum and Wikipedia, confirm its ranking among the iconic megalithic monuments of the Creuse, integrated with the protected heritage of New Aquitaine.

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