Enceinte préhistorique de Champ Durand, Neolithic monument in Nieul-sur-l'Autise, France.
This prehistoric enclosure consists of three concentric circular ditches covering two hectares of land with limestone walls reinforcing the structure.
Excavations conducted between 1975 and 1985 under Roger Joussaume revealed structures dating from the Late Neolithic to the Bronze Age.
Archaeologists uncovered burial sites, bone tools, arrowheads, and ceramic artifacts representative of the Peu-Richard culture in western France.
The site, registered as a historical monument since 1990, stands on private property and requires prior authorization for visits.
The ditches, reaching up to 7 meters in width and 2.60 meters in depth, were dug using deer antler picks.
Location: Rives-d'Autise
GPS coordinates: 46.41470,-0.65940
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
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