SOUTERRAINS
employed in hewing the rock are always distinctly recognisable. Moreover within, sunk in the floor, are silos for the storage of grain, the soil often somewhat higher about their orifices than elsewhere, and sometimes provided with covers. Niches for lamps may be seen, also cupboards for
Château of Fayrolle (Dordogne).
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A. Entrance. |
FF. Store chambers. |
provisions, in which have been found collections of acorns, walnuts, hazel-nuts and chestnuts carbonized by age.
A typical souterrain réfuge is that of the Château de Fayrolle, not far from Riberac on the Dordogne.
It was accidentally discovered when the proprietor was levelling for terraces and gardens. A glance at the plan will save a description.
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