Agglomération antique de Montaigu-la-Brisette

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The ancient agglomeration of Montaigu-la-Brisette is located on the territory of the eponymous commune, in the French department of Manche, in the Normandy region. In ancient geography, this Gallo-Roman secondary agglomeration of the first three centuries of our era is located in the north-east part of the Civitas des Unelles (Province of Gaule Lyonnaise); However, it is not mentioned in any text and is not on any ancient itinerary. Despite its small size, estimated at the most at 15 hectares for its densely constructed part, it has a large sanctuary to the northwest and monumental public baths partially arranged over the bed of a channeled stream to the southeast; On the other hand, buildings built in the central part are surrounded by well-equipped houses equipped with porticoes and more modestly designed buildings, but with gardens or outbuildings that can be crafted, according to a rather loose organization, without a uniform urban pattern.

This configuration questions the function and status of the agglomeration, perhaps a stage city on an ancient route and/or a cereal production centre. Nearby...