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The Huelgoat Menhir is a megalithic monument erected during the Neolithic period, marked by the emergence of agriculture and livestock in Europe. Located in the municipality of Huelgoat, Brittany, this menhir is representative of the funeral or symbolic constructions of this period, although its exact function remains subject to interpretation.

Ranked as Historic Monument by order of May 5, 1930, this menhir is protected for its archaeological and heritage importance. Available data indicate that it is located in Finistère, Breton Department, and is referenced in the Merimée database under INSEE 29081. Its precise location, although documented, is considered of medium quality (note 5/10), which may reflect uncertainties about its exact location or limitations in the available geographic data.

Menhirs, like Huelgoat's, were often associated with ritual or commemorative practices in neolithic societies. Their alignment or isolated position could have an astronomical, religious or territorial meaning. In the Breton context, these monuments are numerous and contribute to the rich prehistoric heritage of the region.

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