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The Lancy polisher is a megalithic vestige located in the state forest of Lancy, in the commune of Courgenay, in the department of Yonne. This monument, typical of prehistoric polishing tools, is distinguished by a bowl of 20 cm by 30 cm and three distinct grooves. These characteristics suggest a prehistoric use of stone, although its precise dating is not mentioned in available sources.

The polisher was discovered by Armand L Apostle, a local actor whose name remains associated with this archaeological find. Ranked as historical monuments by order of May 30, 1922, it illustrates the heritage importance of megalithic sites in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Its location in the state forest and its legal protection make it a rare testimony of the craft practices of prehistoric societies of Yonne.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its status as a historical monument without providing additional details on its specific use or wider archaeological context. The approximate location, indicated as "176 Le Sauvageon" in Courgenay, reflects the boundaries of the precise geographic data for this type of old site. The polisher is part of a larger set of regional megaliths, as evidenced by the bibliographic references cited, notably Pierre Glaizal's work on the dolmens of the Yonne.

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