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The Dolmen de Mezou Poulyot, located in the town of Porspoder in Finistère, is a megalithic building dated from the Neolithic period. It is distinguished by its simple structure, composed of three vertical slabs (orthostates) in granite of the Aber-Ildut, surmounted by a single cover table. Its internal dimensions reach 1.30 m long, 1.60 m wide and 1.70 m high under slab. The rounded edges of the stones, shaped by natural erosion, suggest that they were already removed from the ground by its builders.

Ranked as historical monuments by order of 27 December 1923, this dolmen illustrates the funeral architecture typical of the Neolithic period in Brittany. Its state of conservation and location in Porspoder is a remarkable testimony to the cultural and ritual practices of the prehistoric societies of the region. The granite used, specific to the Aber-Ildut area, reinforces its geographical and historical anchor.

Available data, from sources such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its heritage importance, although details of its precise use or social context remain partial. The accuracy of its location is estimated to be poor (level 5/10), and no information is provided on its current accessibility or associated services (visits, accommodation).

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