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The Menhir de Bargueyrac, also known as Pierre Plantade, is a megalithic monument located in the department of Cantal, in the commune of Sériers. A height of 1.40 metres and 0.60 metres in width, it has a small orifice at its top, possibly linked to the subsequent addition of a cross. Although classified as historical monuments since 4 April 1911, his status as a menhir remains uncertain, for lack of conclusive archaeological evidence. Its alternative name and exact location (near Neuveglise-sur-Truyère) raise questions about its history and its original function.

The Pierre Plantade is part of the megalithic landscape of Auvergne, an area marked by an ancient human presence from Neolithic times. Menhirs, when proven, often testify to cultural or religious practices in prehistoric communities, such as territorial markers or places of worship. In this particular case, the lack of archaeological certainty calls for a cautious interpretation, especially as the stone may also result from a subsequent re-use or transformation, as suggested by the top-fixing trace.

Administratively, the monument depends on the municipality of Sériers, in the Cantal, although some sources mention an approximate address to Neuveglise-sur-Truyère, perhaps reflecting a geographical confusion or an evolution of the communal boundaries. Its classification in 1911, however, underlines its heritage importance, although its authenticity as a neolithic menhir is not formally established. The communal property and its current state (open or unvisited) are not specified in the available sources.

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