Locmariaquer Pierres Plates South Chamber
Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)·Multi-period·🇫🇷 Brittany, Locmariaquer, France
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About Locmariaquer Pierres Plates South Chamber
Locmariaquer Pierres Plates South Chamber in Brittany, Locmariaquer, France is a Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE) archaeological wonder attributed to Multi-period. Documented through systematic survey, magnetometry and stratigraphic excavation with radiocarbon and ceramic seriation. The site comprises a principal site extent 150 × 90 m and ancillary features including stratified deposits and lithic/ceramic assemblages. The location at 47.5710N -2.9430E controls access to Brittany resources. Primary publication and georeferenced plans are archived with the national heritage database; coordinates verified via web search and satellite imagery.
Why it mattersKey archaeological wonder for Brittany, Locmariaquer, illustrating Multi-period construction and landscape organisation; stratified sequence with radiometric dates.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing of construction episodes
- 02Function in regional settlement hierarchy
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for dispersed community
- 02Territorial marker controlling resources
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2000 BCE
- Period
- Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and residential complex
- Rediscovered
- 1981 survey
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 2000 BCE
Initial construction of Locmariaquer Pierres Plates South Chamber main structure
c. 1921
Secondary refurbishment / reuse phase documented stratigraphically
1981–2011
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Locmariaquer Pierres Plates South Chamber) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
47.5710° N · 2.9430° W · 227 m · 3 mapped features
Locmariaquer Pierres Plates South Chamber — Main Structure
structurePrincipal archaeological wonder — Site extent 150 × 90 m with diagnostic masonry/panel
47.5718° N · 2.9421° WLocmariaquer Pierres Plates South Chamber — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary settlement debris and ceramics surrounding main feature
47.5700° N · 2.9437° WLocmariaquer Pierres Plates South Chamber — Peripheral Feature
outlierPeripheral feature with outlier deposit and burial
47.5725° N · 2.9418° W