Period of human occupation Préhistoire (Paléolithique supérieur) (≈ 1505000 av. J.-C.)
Estimated dating of archaeological deposit.
1970
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 1970 (≈ 1970)
Official deposit classification by order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Gisement du Paleolitique supérieure (Case A 126, 501) : inscription by order of 5 October 1970
Origin and history
The upper Paleolitic deposit of Hallines is a major archaeological site of Prehistory, located in the department of Pas-de-Calais (62), in the Hauts-de-France region. This monument, inscribed by ministerial decree in 1970, provides an overview of human occupations during this distant period. Its precise location, although noted as "passable" (level 5/10), corresponds to the address 19 Rue Louis le Sénéchal, in the town of Hallines (code Insee 62403).
The protected remains, referenced under Cadastre A 126 and 501, illustrate the importance of archaeological discoveries in this area of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. Although available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) do not detail artifacts or excavations, the official listing underscores its heritage value. This type of deposit, typical of the Upper Paleolitic, reflects the lifestyles of hunter-gatherers of the time, in a regional context marked by landscapes and natural resources today transformed.
The lack of data on public access or related services (visits, accommodation) limits practical information. However, its status as a Historical Monument guarantees legal protection, thus preserving this rare testimony of the first human occupations in northern France. The GPS coordinates and approximate address allow researchers or enthusiasts to locate the site, although its visit may be restricted or subject to authorization.
