Romano-Gallic Baths of Entrammes
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
[edit]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
[edit]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]
Gallery
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The entrance's wall -
The hypocaust -
Parish Church
References
[edit]- ^ Jacques Naveau; Entrammes, Mayenne, les thermes gallo-romains, pagina 49
- ^ Base Mérimée: PA00109500, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
- ^ "Les thermes". Laval tourisme. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
Bibliography
[edit]- 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
External links
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