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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The dolmens called Villaigue A and Villaigue B, located in the municipality of Saint-Martin-l'Ars in the department of Vienna, are a remarkable example of megalithic monuments. These funeral structures, typical of Neolithic, have been classified as historical monuments since their inscription by ministerial decree in 1980. Their precise location, although documented in the Merimée base under cadastral reference B 157, remains approximated according to modern geolocation criteria (level 6/10).

The listing of these dolmens as Historic Monuments underscores their heritage importance, although available sources (including Monumentum) do not provide details of their discovery, search or specific use. However, their presence attests to the ancient occupation of the territory and the funeral practices of the Neolithic communities in Poitou-Charentes, now integrated into the New Aquitaine region. No information is available on their current accessibility or integration into tourist routes.

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