Camp préhistorique dit La Butte de Murat
site archéologique;camp
PA00098303
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1990)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Camp préhistorique dit La Butte de Murat — Site archéologique;camp in Ferrière-Larçon (Indre-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1990 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098303. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) (since 1990), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Camp préhistorique dit La Butte de Murat (cad. B 220, 222, 233 à 235, 556, 557, 617) : inscription par arrêté du 14 juin 1990
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Ferrière-Larçon, Indre-et-Loire, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.9827°N, 0.8671°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Jallanges de Vernou-sur-Brenne | Vernou-sur-Brenne | 1946 |
| Tour de Mauvières de Loches | Loches | 1926 |
| Vestiges d'un édifice gallo-romain | Vernou-sur-Brenne | 1947 |
| Théâtre municipal ou Grand Théâtre | Tours | 2023 |
| Eglise paroissiale Saint-Ouen | Saint-Ouen-les-Vignes | 1936 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Préhistoire.
Relative significance
Among the earliest-protected buildings of the département — a landmark of the 1840 heritage wave.
UNESCO landscape
The Loire Valley is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2000 as a cultural landscape. Read the anchor page: Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Camp préhistorique dit La Butte de Murat located?
Camp préhistorique dit La Butte de Murat is located in the commune of Ferrière-Larçon (Indre-et-Loire).
When was Camp préhistorique dit La Butte de Murat protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1990 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098303 in the Mérimée database.
When was Camp préhistorique dit La Butte de Murat built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Préhistoire.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.9827°N, 0.8671°E