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Romano-Gallic Baths of Entrammes

Coordinates: 48°01′23″N 00°46′11″W / 48.02306°N 0.76972°W / 48.02306; -0.76972
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The Roman-Gaul Baths of Entrammes (Thermes gallo-romains d'Entrammes in French) is a complex of Gallo-Roman thermal baths (thermae) in Entrammes, Mayenne, France. The baths were partially incorporated into a church with the hypocaust surviving below the new structure. The remains were discovered in 1987.

History

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The thermal site was discovered in 1987. Archaeological surveys were done to reassess the church of Saint-Étienne, a building which dates back to Roman times. A hypocaust in good condition was found below the church, confirming the presence of a thermal site of the 2nd century.[1]

Access and conservation

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Since 1 September 1988 the baths have been classified as a historical monument by the Ministry of Culture.[2] Tours are organised by the local tourism office.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ Jacques Naveau; Entrammes, Mayenne, les thermes gallo-romains, pagina 49
  2. ^ Base Mérimée: PA00109500, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
  3. ^ "Les thermes". Laval tourisme. Retrieved 2021-09-20.

Bibliography

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  • Jacques Naveau (2002). Entrammes, Mayenne, les thermes gallo-romains in "Arts, Recherches et créations" (published by Revue 303)
  • Jacques Naveau (1992). La Mayenne, 53: carte archéologique de la Gaule (ISBN 2877540154)
  • Jacques Naveau (1991); Les thermes romains d'Entrammes; Société d'archéologie et d'histoire de la Mayenne. Laval
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48°01′23″N 00°46′11″W / 48.02306°N 0.76972°W / 48.02306; -0.76972