Tour de Pirelonge, Roman monument in Saint-Romain-de-Benet, France.
The Tour de Pirelonge stands 25 meters tall with a square base of 6 meters, topped by a conical crown along the ancient Roman road.
Built during the Roman Empire between the 1st and 4th centuries, this stone tower served as a cenotaph for a prominent figure of the region.
The structure belongs to a network of Roman funeral piles in Saintonge, representing architectural practices of Gallo-Roman funeral monuments.
Located 1 kilometer south of Saint-Romain-de-Benet at 37 meters altitude, the monument stands among vineyards and woods.
Archaeological excavations revealed burials within a three-sided enclosure at the base, confirming its function as a commemorative structure.
Location: Saint-Romain-de-Benet
Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.68020,-0.84980
Latest update: May 25, 2025 04:35
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