Construction of dolmens Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Estimated period of construction for the megalithic ensemble.
24 juillet 2023
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 24 juillet 2023 (≈ 2023)
Official protection of dolmens and tumulus.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The dolmens of the Couédic and their tumulus, forming a complex composed of at least three internal structures, as well as the plated ground of part of the parcel ZX 450 constituting an archaeological reserve. The dolmens of the Couédic and their tumulus appear in the cadastre of the commune section ZX parcel No 450, represented on the plan attached to the decree: inscription by order of 24 July 2023
Origin and history
The dolmens du Couédic, located in the commune of Baden in Brittany, date from Neolithic. They constitute a remarkable archaeological complex, composed of at least three internal structures sheltered under tumulus. These funeral monuments bear witness to the ritual practices and architectural know-how of the local Neolithic societies, which erected these buildings to house the deceased and mark the landscape of their symbolic presence.
All the dolmens and their tumulus were officially recognized as a Historical Monument by a registration order on 24 July 2023. This protection applies not only to the megalithic structures themselves, but also to the soil of Parcel ZX 450, designated as an archaeological reserve. Their precise location, although documented (31 Route des Sept Îles, Baden), remains subject to a cartographic accuracy considered "passable" (note 5/10), reflecting the challenges of their exact identification in an ancient landscape.
The dolmens of the Couédic are part of a regional context rich in prehistoric remains, typical of Brittany, where the neolithic communities organized their territory around collective funeral sites. These monuments served as both burial sites and social landmarks, strengthening the cohesion of human groups around shared beliefs. Their preservation makes it possible today to study the lifestyles, construction techniques and rituals of these missing societies.
Practical information on accessibility (visits, openness to the public) is not specified in available sources. Their status as a recent historical monument (2023), however, suggests an increasing interest in their heritage valuation and scientific study.
