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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The group of five Gaulish steles of Saint-Agathon is a listed monumental ensemble located in the commune of Saint-Agathon, Brittany. These steles, erected during the Iron Age, are representative of the funeral or commemorative practices of the Gallic populations of that time. Their presence on Breton territory underlines the importance of protohistoric remains in this region, marked by a dense Celtic occupation before Romanization.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 13 January 1958, these steles are now owned by the commune of Saint-Agathon. Their exact location, near Le Boulbin, remains approximate (precision estimated at 6/10), but their public domain status guarantees their accessibility. Although their specific function (finery, symbolic or territorial) is not explicitly detailed in the sources, their protection reflects their archaeological and heritage value.

The address referenced in the Mérimée base (C.D. 86) and the associated GPS coordinates place these steles in a rural setting, typical of the Gaulish settlements. Their classification is part of a desire to preserve the physical traces of iron age societies in Brittany, a region rich in protohistoric sites. No information is available on their current state of conservation or accessibility to the public outside their legal status.

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