Tumulus elliptique de Liniez
tumulus
PA00097374
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1927)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Tumulus elliptique de Liniez — Tumulus in Liniez (Indre) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1927 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097374. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is classé Monument Historique (listed) (since 1927), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Tumulus elliptique (cad. A 969) : classement par décret du 25 juin 1927
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Liniez, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.0366°N, 1.7656°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de Touvent de Châteauroux | Châteauroux | 2014 |
| Château de la Garde-Giron | Prissac | 1989 |
| Eglise Saint-Pierre de Champillet | Champillet | 1934 |
| Eglise Saint-Cyr de Issoudun | Issoudun | 1930 |
| Eglise principale Saint-André | Châteauroux | 2009 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Age du fer.
Relative significance
Protected later than the median monument of the département, often reflecting 20th-century re-evaluation of local heritage.
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 Tumulus elliptique de Liniez located?
Tumulus elliptique de Liniez is located in the commune of Liniez (Indre).
When was Tumulus elliptique de Liniez protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1927 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097374 in the Mérimée database.
When was Tumulus elliptique de Liniez built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Age du fer.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.0366°N, 1.7656°E