Construction of dolmen Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Estimated construction period
1889
Classification of historical monuments
Classification of historical monuments 1889 (≈ 1889)
First list classification
septembre 1972
Rescue rounds
Rescue rounds septembre 1972 (≈ 1972)
Discovery of a flint dagger
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Dolmen (Case C 397): classification by list of 1889
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Dolmen de Finelle-Haut is a dolmen-style megalithic building in the commune of Septfonds, Tarn-et-Garonne (Occitanie). Ranked as historical monuments in 1889, it stands out as the only protected dolmen among the fifteen recorded in the commune. This funeral monument, typical of Neolithic, bears witness to the ritual and architectural practices of that time.
In 1972, water supply works partially damaged the slab of the dolmen, resulting in search and rescue. This research allowed the discovery of archaeological furniture, including a flint dagger, revealing the historic significance of the site. The dolmen is located 800 metres west of the town of Septfonds, near the road to Finelle, in an environment rich in megalithic remains.
Sevenfonds, close to sites like Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, concentrate many dolmens, illustrating a dense human occupation in Neolithic. The dolmen of Finelle-Haut, with its early ranking, embodies an exceptional heritage for the understanding of local prehistoric societies. Its location, in Redon wood, and its proximity to Peyrelade dolmen reinforce its archaeological interest.
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