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Origin and history

The three tumuli vaults of Bois-Saint-Charles, located at Beaufremont in the Vosges, constitute a remarkable megalithic ensemble. These structures, dated from a period extending from Neolithic to Iron Age, bear witness to ancient funeral and cultural practices. Their presence on this site suggests a continuous human occupation and ritual or social importance over several millennia, although the precise details of their use remain partially unknown.

The site was officially recognized and protected by a registration order under the Historic Monuments on 17 October 2000. This protection covers not only the three chests themselves, but also a 50-metre perimeter around the structures, including specific cadastral plots (C6 278, 279) and part of the communal road No. 2. The property of the site belongs to the commune of Beaufremont, which facilitates its preservation and local management.

The location of the site, although documented in the Merimée database with an accuracy considered "passible" (note 5/10), remains approximate. The available GPS coordinates allow an estimate of its position, but uncertainties remain as to its exact location. No information is provided on the accessibility of the site to the public, or on any associated services such as guided tours or tourist facilities.

Available sources, including the Monumentum platform and internal data, confirm the archaeological importance of the site. However, they do not provide additional details on potential excavations, discovered artifacts, or populations that erected these tumuli. The regional context of Lorraine, marked by a rich prehistoric and protohistoric history, provides a general framework for understanding the importance of these remains.

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