Vestiges gallo-romains
site archéologique
PA00097461
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1976)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Vestiges gallo-romains — Site archéologique in Saint-Marcel (Indre) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1976 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097461. 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 1976), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Vestiges gallo-romains (cad. C 556) : classement par arrêté du 13 juillet 1976
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une association.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Marcel, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.5989°N, 1.5174°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Martin de Liniez | Liniez | 1928 |
| Ligne à voie ferrée métrique le Blanc-Argent (ou B.A.) sur le tronçon Luçay-le-Malé-Argy | Heugnes | 1993 |
| Vestiges d'un camp préhistorique | Moulins-sur-Céphons | 1982 |
| Anciennes halles de Vatan | Vatan | 1944 |
| monument aux morts de la guerre 1914-1918 | Levroux | 2020 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Gallo-romain.
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 Vestiges gallo-romains located?
Vestiges gallo-romains is located in the commune of Saint-Marcel (Indre).
When was Vestiges gallo-romains protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1976 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097461 in the Mérimée database.
When was Vestiges gallo-romains built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Gallo-romain.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.5989°N, 1.5174°E