Dolmen de la Pierre Couverte
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PA00109981
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1984)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Dolmen de la Pierre Couverte — Dolmen in Vaas (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109981. 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 1984), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Dolmen de la Pierre Couverte (cad. A 245) : inscription par arrêté du 12 février 1984
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Vaas, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.6965°N, 0.3264°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Dobert de Avoise | Avoise | 1989 |
| Croix dite de Boëssé de Yvré-l'Evêque | Yvré-l'Evêque | 1966 |
| Eglise de Saint-Gervais-de-Vic | Saint-Gervais-de-Vic | 1927 |
| Eglise Saint-Jouin de Peray | Peray | 2000 |
| Maison de la Reine-Bérangère | Le Mans | 1913 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Néolithique.
Relative significance
Protected earlier than the median monument of the département, reflecting its recognized stature.
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 Dolmen de la Pierre Couverte located?
Dolmen de la Pierre Couverte is located in the commune of Vaas (Sarthe).
When was Dolmen de la Pierre Couverte protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1984 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109981 in the Mérimée database.
When was Dolmen de la Pierre Couverte built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Néolithique.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.6965°N, 0.3264°E