Tumulus mégalithique de Menainville
tumulus
PA00097227
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1980)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Tumulus mégalithique de Menainville — Tumulus in Tillay-le-Péneux (Eure-et-Loir) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1980 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097227. 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 1980), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Tumulus mégalithique de Menainville (cad. A 68) : inscription par arrêté du 22 octobre 1980
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Tillay-le-Péneux, Eure-et-Loir, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.1622°N, 1.7905°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Maison dite « villa La Billardière » | Hanches | 2018 |
| Eglise Saint-Blaise de Tréon | Tréon | 2013 |
| Tour de l'ancienne église dite Le Pilori | Lormaye | 1972 |
| Immeuble de Châteaudun | Châteaudun | 1953 |
| Eglise Saint-Georges de Cloyes-sur-le-Loir | Cloyes-sur-le-Loir | 1927 |
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 Tumulus mégalithique de Menainville located?
Tumulus mégalithique de Menainville is located in the commune of Tillay-le-Péneux (Eure-et-Loir).
When was Tumulus mégalithique de Menainville protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1980 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097227 in the Mérimée database.
When was Tumulus mégalithique de Menainville 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: 48.1622°N, 1.7905°E