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The Couinandré Menhir is a porphyroid granite block erected during the Neolithic period. Located in Plouescat, in Finistère, it is about 4.60 meters high. It is 120 metres north-northwest of the Creach-ar-Vren dolmen, highlighting the concentration of megalithic sites in this area.

Ranked a historical monument by decree of 4 November 1970, this menhir illustrates the importance of megalithic constructions in Brittany. Its ranking reflects the desire to preserve this prehistoric heritage, typical of the landscapes and ancient history of the region.

Menhirs, like that of Couinandré, were probably linked to ritual or funeral practices during Neolithic times. Their presence reflects the social and spiritual organization of the communities of the time, marked by nascent agriculture and increasing sedentarization. These monuments also served as landmarks in the landscape, structuring space and human activities.

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