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The '''dolmen de Bagneux''' is a [[megalith]] located in [[Saumur]], [[France]]. It is one of the largest [[dolmen]] in France and in Europe{{fact|date=September 2017}}.
The '''dolmen de Bagneux''' is a [[megalith]] located in [[Saumur]], [[France]]. It is the largest [[dolmen]] in France, and one of the largest in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web |last=BORDIER |first=Philippe |date=2020-07-26 |title=Saumur. L’encombrant dolmen de Bagneux |url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/pays-de-la-loire/saumur-49400/saumur-l-encombrant-dolmen-de-bagneux-19438d1e-cf37-11ea-9047-380c01a34f5e |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=Courrier de l'Ouest |language=fr}}</ref>


==Introduction==
==Introduction==
The dolmen in Bagneux is probably one of the most majestic French dolmens and the largest of the 4,500 dolmens spread out on about 60 French departments. Although some portal dolmens in Gironde or in Brittany might be a little longer, such as the 'Flat Stones' in Lockmariaker, which is {{convert|23|m|ft|abbr=off|sp=us}} long, none is neither as high nor as voluminous. Only, the dolmen in Essé near Retiers in Ille et Vilaine, is similar in size. In Europe, although there are very large dolmens in Great Britain or Denmark, only the [[Dolmen of Menga|Spanish dolmen in Antequera]], near [[Málaga]], is bigger.
The dolmen in Bagneux is the largest of the 4,500 dolmens scattered within 60 French departments. Although some portal dolmens in Gironde and in Brittany are a little longer, such as the Flat Stones in Lockmariaker, which is {{convert|23|m|ft|abbr=off|sp=us}} long, and [[La Roche-aux-Fées]] is of similar in size, none are as high or as voluminous as the dolmen de Bagneaux. In Europe only the [[Dolmen of Menga|Spanish dolmen in Antequera]], near [[Málaga]], is larger.


==Description==
==Description==
[[File:Saumur Dolmen Bagneux 2007a.jpg|thumb|Dolmen interior]]

===Size and temporal background===
===Size and temporal background===
The overall length of this dolmen is over {{convert|23|m|ft|abbr=off|sp=us}} and its chamber is over {{convert|18|m|ft|abbr=off|sp=us}} long. Like all dolmen this one is likely to date from the Neolithic c. 5,000 years ago, and would have received a large number of burials.
The overall length of this dolmen is over {{convert|23|m|ft|abbr=off|sp=us}} and its chamber is over {{convert|18|m|ft|abbr=off|sp=us}} long. Like all dolmen this one is likely to date from the Neolithic c. 5,000 years ago, and would have received a large number of burials.


===Materials===
===Materials===
The flagstones of tertiary sandstone which make up the monument do not come from very far away. A layer of these sandstones, more or less dislocated, exists on the nearby heights of Bournand and Terrefort. The flagstones of the dolmen were probably scattered on the slopes of the hill from where they were pushed down, which meant a transport of 200 to 400 meters. The dolmen is oriented SE as nearly all dolmens in Anjou.
The flagstones of tertiary sandstone which make up the monument come from nearby. A layer of these sandstones, more or less dislocated, exists on the nearby heights of Bournand and Terrefort. The flagstones of the dolmen were probably scattered on the slopes of the hill from where they were pushed down, being transported about 200 to 400 meters. The dolmen is oriented SE as nearly all dolmens in Anjou.


===Description===
===Description===
[[File:Saumur - Allée couverte de Bagneux - Mieusement 02.jpg|thumb|Dolmen exterior]]
The dolmen is composed of an intact chamber and of a damaged porch. The chamber is almost rectangular, only a little narrower on the entrance side. It is made of a single bottom flagstone, 4 supports on the northern side, 4 on the southern side, 4 covering stones and 2 flagstones framing the door. The stone on the right and side, when you look at the monument, is very thin and not very old. It is used to hide a recent wall, which could probably be destroyed. The support, in the middle of the chamber, does not support anything: it is probably what is left of a dividing wall. Such walls are very common among the dolmens of Anjou. The chamber is thus made of 15 flagstones and two wedging stones. Other wedging stones are probably still buried.
The dolmen is composed of an intact chamber and a damaged porch. The chamber is almost rectangular, only a little narrower on the entrance side. It is made of a single bottom flagstone, 4 supports on the northern side, 4 on the southern side, 4 covering stones and 2 flagstones framing the door. The stone on the right and side, when you look at the monument, is very thin and not very old. It is used to hide a recent wall. The support, in the middle of the chamber does not support anything and is possibly what is left of a dividing wall. Such walls are common among the dolmens of Anjou. The chamber is thus made of 15 flagstones and two wedging stones. Additional wedging stones are possibly still buried.

[[File:Saumur - Allée couverte de Bagneux - Mieusement 04.jpg|thumb|Dolmen exterior]]


==Legal status==
==Legal status==
The Dolmen de Bagneux is located on a private area and, as a matter of fact, is also a private property. Yet, its commercial exploitation is ruled by the protection and the conservation of the monuments classés of [[Monuments historiques (France)]].
The Dolmen de Bagneux is located on private property. Its commercial exploitation is ruled by the protection and the conservation of the monuments classés of [[Monuments historiques (France)]].


== See also ==
== See also ==

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{{commons category|Dolmen de Bagneux}}
* [[Prehistory of France]]
* [[Sites mégalithiques en Maine-et-Loire]]
* [[Sites mégalithiques en Maine-et-Loire]]
* [[La Roche-aux-Fées]]
* [[La Roche-aux-Fées]]
* [[Gavrinis]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
[https://web.archive.org/web/20130115130452/http://www.ledolmendebagneux.com/accueil.php Site internet du Dolmen de Bagneux]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20130115130452/http://www.ledolmendebagneux.com/accueil.php Site internet du Dolmen de Bagneux]


==External links==
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{{commons category|Dolmen de Bagneux}}
*[https://adsabs.harvard.edu/full/2002JHAS...33...51H Orientations of Dolmens of West-Central France]
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Latest revision as of 12:04, 23 February 2024

Dolmen de Bagneux
Alternative nameGreat Covered Stone
LocationFrance
RegionMaine et Loire
TypeMegalith
Length23 m
Height18 m
History
PeriodsNeolithic
Site notes
Ownershipprivate
Public accessYes

The dolmen de Bagneux is a megalith located in Saumur, France. It is the largest dolmen in France, and one of the largest in Europe.[1]

Introduction

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The dolmen in Bagneux is the largest of the 4,500 dolmens scattered within 60 French departments. Although some portal dolmens in Gironde and in Brittany are a little longer, such as the Flat Stones in Lockmariaker, which is 23 meters (75 feet) long, and La Roche-aux-Fées is of similar in size, none are as high or as voluminous as the dolmen de Bagneaux. In Europe only the Spanish dolmen in Antequera, near Málaga, is larger.

Description

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Dolmen interior

Size and temporal background

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The overall length of this dolmen is over 23 meters (75 feet) and its chamber is over 18 meters (59 feet) long. Like all dolmen this one is likely to date from the Neolithic c. 5,000 years ago, and would have received a large number of burials.

Materials

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The flagstones of tertiary sandstone which make up the monument come from nearby. A layer of these sandstones, more or less dislocated, exists on the nearby heights of Bournand and Terrefort. The flagstones of the dolmen were probably scattered on the slopes of the hill from where they were pushed down, being transported about 200 to 400 meters. The dolmen is oriented SE as nearly all dolmens in Anjou.

Description

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Dolmen exterior

The dolmen is composed of an intact chamber and a damaged porch. The chamber is almost rectangular, only a little narrower on the entrance side. It is made of a single bottom flagstone, 4 supports on the northern side, 4 on the southern side, 4 covering stones and 2 flagstones framing the door. The stone on the right and side, when you look at the monument, is very thin and not very old. It is used to hide a recent wall. The support, in the middle of the chamber does not support anything and is possibly what is left of a dividing wall. Such walls are common among the dolmens of Anjou. The chamber is thus made of 15 flagstones and two wedging stones. Additional wedging stones are possibly still buried.

Dolmen exterior
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The Dolmen de Bagneux is located on private property. Its commercial exploitation is ruled by the protection and the conservation of the monuments classés of Monuments historiques (France).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ BORDIER, Philippe (2020-07-26). "Saumur. L'encombrant dolmen de Bagneux". Courrier de l'Ouest (in French). Retrieved 2023-11-09.
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