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The Christianized Menhir known as Croix de Pasquiou is an emblematic megalithic monument located in Le Vieux-Bourg, in the Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany. Dating from Neolithic, it bears witness to the funeral and cultural practices of the prehistoric societies of the region. This local granite block, in the shape of sugar bread, is 3.85 m high for 2.40 m wide and 1 m thick. It was later marked by a cross, symbol of its Christianization, illustrating the religious appropriation of pagan sites over the centuries.

The menhir was classified as historic monuments on August 5, 1964, recognizing its heritage value. It is about 130 m east of another menhir, Crec'h Ogel, highlighting the density of megalithic remains in this area. Its precise location, near the so-called Pasquiou, and its distinctive shape make it a point of interest for the study of Breton megaliths.

Available sources, including Loïc Langouët's work, mention this menhir in the wider context of the megalithic sites of the borough of Saint-Brieuc. These monuments, often linked to territorial rites or landmarks, reflect the social and spiritual organization of neolithic communities. Their preservation makes it possible today to study cultural transitions, as illustrated by the addition of a cross on this menhir.

The location of the site, although documented, remains of medium accuracy (level 6 of 10 according to Monumentum), with an approximate address at 1bis Pasquiou. This menhir, like others in the region, attracts the attention of researchers and visitors for its multi-year history and hybrid symbolism, mixing prehistoric heritage and Christian tradition.

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