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The Menhir de Cosquer Ven is an emblematic megalithic vestige located in the town of Elliant in Finistère. Dated by Neolithic, this 3.50 metre high monument illustrates the cultural and religious practices of prehistoric societies in Brittany. Its inscription in the title of historical monuments by order of 24 February 1969 underlines its heritage and archaeological importance.

The Breton region, Neolithic, was marked by a complex social organization, where menhirs played a symbolic and potentially funerary or territorial role. These monuments, often associated with isolated alignments or sites such as Cosquer Ven, reflect a technical mastery of stone extraction and transport, as well as a spirituality rooted in the landscape. Their presence reflects a sustainable human occupation and a rich megalithic culture, shared with other Atlantic regions.

The Menhir de Cosquer Ven is referenced in specialized inventories, such as that of Yohann Sparfel and Yvan Pailler (2011), which list the monuments of Neolithic and Bronze Age in the Finistère. Its location, although documented (approximate address: 677 Cosquer Ven, Elliant), remains subject to varying cartographic details, with an average reliability assessment (level 5/10). The site, which has been protected since 1969, is part of a wider set of seminal megaliths, contributing to the understanding of local prehistoric practices.

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