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The menhir dit La Pierre Femme is a megalithic vestige located in the commune of Champagnat, in the department of Creuse (23), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This monument, dated Neolithic, is representative of prehistoric constructions related to funeral or ritual practices of the time. Its geographical location, although located with medium accuracy (level 6/10), makes it a point of notable archaeological interest in the historic Limousin.

Ranked Historic Monument by order of 22 February 1910, this menhir bears the evocative name of Pierre Femme, an appellation that could reflect local beliefs or legends associated with its form or history. Available data, from sources such as Monumentum, confirm its protected status and registration in the cadastre under reference A 502. No additional information is provided on its specific use or construction context, but its ranking reflects its heritage significance.

The Creuse region, now integrated into New Aquitaine, was during the Neolithic period a territory marked by emerging agriculture and livestock, where human communities erected megaliths for probably symbolic or commemorative purposes. These monuments, like the Stone Woman, often served as landmarks in the landscape and could play a role in the social or spiritual organization of local groups. Their preservation now allows us to study the lifestyles and beliefs of prehistoric populations.

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