Dolmen de la pointe de l'Herbaudière, Neolithic dolmen at Pointe de l'Herbaudière, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France.
Located at coordinates 47.0243, -2.307, this megalithic structure consists of multiple stone slabs forming a chamber with remaining traces of an ancient cairn.
The archaeological site, classified as a historic monument in October 1895, was first excavated in 1864 when it contained three covering tables supported by ten orthostats.
Archaeological investigations in 1987 revealed this structure as a transept-type dolmen, sharing architectural characteristics with similar monuments found near Pornic in western France.
The dolmen requires careful observation during visits as coastal erosion and high tides affect the structure, making accessibility dependent on weather conditions.
Flint fragments and pottery pieces from the Neolithic period were discovered on the cairn surface, including three decorated sherds dated to the Bronze Age.
Location: Noirmoutier-en-l'Île
GPS coordinates: 47.02430,-2.30700
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:44
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