Historical Monument 1er juin 1988 (≈ 1988)
Registration by order for protection.
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Heritage classified
Protohistoric enclosures with enclosures and ditches (vestiges) (Case AD 75): entry by order of 1 June 1988
Origin and history
The protohistoric enclosures of Saint-Avaugourd-des-Landes is a monument located in the municipality of the same name, in Vendée (region Pays de la Loire). This site, dated from the Prehistory, is distinguished by its remains of enclosures and ditches, characteristic of ancient human occupations. It was included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 1 June 1988, stressing its heritage and archaeological importance.
The location of the site, although documented (approximate address: 0 Impasse du Bois Renard), remains imprecise according to the criteria of the Mérimée base, with an estimated accuracy of 5/10. This type of protohistoric enclosure is generally evidence of the spatial and social organization of prehistoric communities, often linked to agricultural, defensive or ritual activities. The Pays de la Loire, rich in vestiges of this period, offers a regional context conducive to the study of the first sedentary installations.
Available data, from sources such as Monumentum, do not specify the details of the excavations or specific discoveries made on this site. However, its classification as a Historic Monument guarantees its protection and encourages future research to better understand its role in the protohistoric settlement of the Vendée.
No information is provided on the accessibility of the site to the public, its tourist purpose or related services (visits, accommodation). The GPS coordinates and address given in the Merimée database (Insee code 85200) nevertheless allow an approximate location, useful for researchers or archaeology enthusiasts.
The protohistoric enclosures are part of a wider heritage of prehistoric remains in France, often unknown but essential to reconstruct the lifestyles of ancient societies. His study could shed light on construction techniques, cultural exchanges or funeral practices of the time.
The protection of the site by the State, through its registration in 1988, reflects a desire to preserve these fragile traces of the past, while highlighting the remaining documentary gaps. Further investigations would be necessary to refine the knowledge of this monument and its immediate environment.
