Construction of dolmen Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Period of construction of the megalithic monument.
1828
Searches by F. Galeron
Searches by F. Galeron 1828 (≈ 1828)
Discovery of coals, pottery and stone axes.
24 août 1976
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 24 août 1976 (≈ 1976)
Official protection of the building by order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Dolmen (Case AD 154): Order of 24 August 1976
Key figures
F. Galeron - Archaeologist
Excavated and published on the dolmen in 1828-1830.
Origin and history
The dolmen du Jarrier is a megalithic monument located in Saint-Sulpice-sur-Risle, Orne department, Normandy. Built in Neolithic style, it consists of a 4 meters long pulley cover table resting on four sandstone pillars. It was discovered on a plateau edge overlooking the Risle Valley, in a funerary context marked by the presence of coals, pottery studs and fragments of stone axes, although no bones were found.
The building was searched in 1828 by F. Galeron, whose works were published in 1830. These excavations revealed a paved burial chamber, but the archaeological furniture discovered (coals, pottery, axes) has since been lost. The dolmen was classified as historical monuments on 24 August 1976, thus recognizing its heritage importance.
Dolmen illustrates neolithic funeral practices in Lower Normandy, where megalithic monuments served as collective burials. Its architecture, typical of the period, reflects the construction techniques and beliefs of the sedentary agricultural communities of the time. The Risle Valley, which is conducive to human settlement, is home to several similar sites, reflecting an ancient and organized occupation of the territory.
