Enclos protohistorique
site archéologique;camp
PA00110226
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1988)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Enclos protohistorique — Site archéologique;camp in Saint-Avaugourd-des-Landes (Vendée) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1988 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00110226. 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 1988), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Enclos protohistorique avec enclos et fossés (vestiges) (cad. AD 75) : inscription par arrêté du 1er juin 1988
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Avaugourd-des-Landes, Vendée, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.4845°N, -1.4604°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Cimetière de Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie | Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie | 1921 |
| Motte féodale de Châteauneuf | Châteauneuf | 1988 |
| Maison de Fontenay-le-Comte | Fontenay-le-Comte | 1931 |
| Eglise de Doix | Doix | 1989 |
| Château de l'Echasserie | La Bruffière | 1971 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Préhistoire.
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 Enclos protohistorique located?
Enclos protohistorique is located in the commune of Saint-Avaugourd-des-Landes (Vendée).
When was Enclos protohistorique protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1988 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00110226 in the Mérimée database.
When was Enclos protohistorique 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: 46.4845°N, -1.4604°E