Period of occupancy Paléolithique ancien (≈ 1505000 av. J.-C.)
First human trace on the site.
20 octobre 1983
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 20 octobre 1983 (≈ 1983)
Registration by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Quaternary session in the Bois de Montières (Case LY 7, 8, 11 to 16, 18, 139): inscription by order of 20 October 1983
Origin and history
The Amiens quaternary deposit is an archaeological site located in the Bois de Montières, on the territory of the commune. This site dates back to ancient Paleolithic, a period marked by the first traces of human occupation in Europe. It was recognized for its historical and scientific importance, leading to its registration as a Historical Monument by ministerial decree in 1983.
The protected elements of the deposit cover several cadastral plots (LY 7, 8, 11 to 16, 18, 139), indicating an extended study area. Although the precise details of archaeological discoveries are not mentioned in the available sources, its ranking suggests the presence of significant remains related to the lifestyles and tools of prehistoric populations. The approximate location, noted with an accuracy considered satisfactory a priori, allows to situate the site in the outskirts of Amiens, in Picardie (now integrated with the Hauts-de-France).
The site is not explicitly described as open to the public in the practical information available. Its main interest lies in its heritage value for understanding the first human societies in the region. The sources mentioned (Monumentum, Merimée base) confirm its protected status, but do not provide additional details on the artifacts or excavations performed.
