Pierre-levée de Chiroux, Neolithic dolmen in Plaisance, France
Pierre-levée de Chiroux is a Neolithic dolmen featuring a large capstone supported by five stone pillars forming a chamber. The structure sits beneath a substantial earthen mound in the Plaisance countryside.
The dolmen was built during the Neolithic period as a burial chamber, reflecting the construction practices of that era. It received official protection as a classified historical monument in 1986.
The monument received official recognition as a classified historical monument in August 1986, preserving its status for future generations to study and appreciate.
The site sits in open countryside and is reached by local paths that wind through fields and pastures. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes as the ground can be uneven around the earthen mound.
Each of the stone elements forming this trapezoidal chamber is constructed from breccia, with entrance width of 1.7 meters expanding to 2.3 meters at the back.
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