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Neolithic and Bronze AgeSite Name: Las PeñezuelasCountry: Spain
NOTE: This site is 29.837 km away from the location you searched for.
Region: Castilla y León Type: Passage Grave
Nearest Town: Benavente Nearest Village: Granucillo
Latitude: 42.051993N Longitude: 5.93104W
Condition:
5 | Perfect |
4 | Almost Perfect |
3 | Reasonable but with some damage |
2 | Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site |
1 | Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks |
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-1 | Completely destroyed |
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3 | Ordinary |
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5 | Can be driven to, probably with disabled access |
4 | Short walk on a footpath |
3 | Requiring a bit more of a walk |
2 | A long walk |
1 | In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find |
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The Dolmen of “Las Peñezuelas” was discovered and excavated by the Augustinian Monk Cesar Morán. Dating from the second half of the 4th millennium BC, Las Peñezuelas is a much restored Passage Grave of which only the main circular chamber and a vestigial corridor remain. The tumulus and most of the corridor has been destroyed by ploughing and the construction of and earthen track.
Excavations at different times yielded Neolithic elements such as geometric microliths, carvers, silex arrow points and necklace pieces.
To reach “Las Peñezuelas”, take the road from Quiruelas de Vidriales to Granucillo. Once there, follow the road until you cross the village. Once you are in the other side of Granucillo, the dolmen will be signposted to your left. Follow the earthen track some hundred meters to find the Megalith. (Do not mistake the signpost with the one to the Dolmen of San Adrian which will lead you over the bridge to your right).
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