Origin and history

The 3 Menhirs of Celles-sur-Belle constitute a megalithic ensemble located in the territory of the commune of Celles-sur-Belle. These erect stones, typical of prehistoric heritage, bear witness to ancient cultural practices, although their precise dating is not documented in available sources. In the New Aquitaine region, menhirs are often associated with funerary sites or rituals of the Stone Age.

Their presence reflects the social and spiritual organization of the Neolithic communities, for which these monuments probably played a symbolic or commemorative role. No specific information on their construction or use is mentioned in the current data.