Dolmen dit La Pierre qui Tourne
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PA00097163
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1983)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Dolmen dit La Pierre qui Tourne — Dolmen in Morancez (Eure-et-Loir) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1983 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097163. 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 1983), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Dolmen dit La Pierre qui Tourne (cad. AB 156) : inscription par arrêté du 22 septembre 1983
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Morancez, Eure-et-Loir, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.3985°N, 1.4935°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets | Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets | 1930 |
| Immeuble de Châteaudun | Châteaudun | 1953 |
| Ancien prieuré de Notre-Dame d'Yron | Cloyes-sur-le-Loir | 1929 |
| Ferme de la Recette de Fresnay-l'Evêque | Fresnay-l'Evêque | 1928 |
| Moulin à vent Richard, dit aussi de Saint-Thomas | Bazoches-en-Dunois | 1988 |
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 dit La Pierre qui Tourne located?
Dolmen dit La Pierre qui Tourne is located in the commune of Morancez (Eure-et-Loir).
When was Dolmen dit La Pierre qui Tourne protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1983 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097163 in the Mérimée database.
When was Dolmen dit La Pierre qui Tourne 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: 48.3985°N, 1.4935°E