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The covered alley of Kervonlédic, also known as the Dolmen de Treveller, is a megalithic building emblematic of the Neolithic. Located in the commune of Motreff, in the department of Finistère, it bears witness to the funeral and architectural practices of this distant period. Its inscription in the title of historical monuments, by order of 12 September 1968, underlines its heritage importance and the need for its preservation.

The covered aisles, characteristic of Breton megalithism, were generally used as collective burials. Their construction reflects a complex social organization, where communities invested considerable efforts to build these sustainable structures. In Motreff, as elsewhere in Brittany, these monuments marked the landscape and played a strong symbolic role, linked to the beliefs and rituals of neolithic populations.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm the location of this monument in the Finistère, although some geographical data mention an approximate address to Plevin, suggesting possible confusion or geographical proximity. The covered driveway of Kervonlédic, however, remains clearly associated with the commune of Motreff, as evidenced by the official references, including the Merimée and INSEE base.

The building, identified under cadastre A 591, is protected for its archaeological and historical interest. Its state of conservation and accessibility are not specified in the sources, but its inclusion among historical monuments guarantees institutional recognition. The photographs available, such as those of Moreau.henri under Creative Commons license, help document this megalithic heritage.

The regional context of Finistère, rich in neolithic remains, places this monument in a wider set of comparable sites. Brittany, with its numerous dolmens and covered aisles, offers a privileged study ground to understand prehistoric societies. In Motreff, this heritage is part of a local history where agriculture and livestock started to structure lifestyles, while funeral monuments were a lasting sign of the territory.

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