Classification of tumulus 3 septembre 1912 (≈ 1912)
Order of classification under Historical Monuments.
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Heritage classified
Tumulus de Croconnet (cad. C 540): Order of 3 September 1912
Origin and history
The tumulus of Croconnet, located in the commune of Bouze-lès-Beaune (Côte d'Or), is a funerary monument dating back to a period not specified in the available sources. This archaeological site, typical of tumular constructions, has been recognized for its heritage importance since the early twentieth century.
Ranked by ministerial decree on 3 September 1912, the tumulus is now owned by the commune. Its location, although documented (cadastre section C, plot 540), remains approximated according to modern criteria, with an accuracy estimated at 5/10 in the Merimée base. No information is provided on its current accessibility or use (visits, services).
The Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, where Bouze-les-Beaune is located, is rich in protohistoric remains. Tumulus, such as Croconnet's, generally served as collective or individual burials for elites or local communities. Their presence illustrates the ancient occupation of the territories and the funeral practices of the populations of Bronze or Iron Age, although the exact dating of this monument is not specified.
