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The Kerbelven Menhir, also known as the Menhir de Kerpeulven, is a megalithic monument located in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Penvénan, Brittany. This block of Perros granite, 4 metres high on its northeast face, is distinguished by an erosion bowl visible on its northeast and southeast faces. It is now integrated into the garden of a private dwelling at 6 rue du Menhir (Cadastral Park AD 150), making it both a historical and a landscaped part of the village.

The menhir was subject to double protection in respect of historical monuments: a first inscription by order of 12 June 1964, followed by a second by order of 27 March 1970. These measures highlight its heritage importance, although its precise location is considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10) according to the geographic databases. Its exact address, confirmed by GPS coordinates, is 4 rue du Menhir, in Penvénan.

Like most menhirs, this monument dates back to the Neolithic, a period marked by the erection of stones erected for probably ritual or commemorative purposes. Its local granite, typical of the Perros-Guirec region, and its imposing shape make it a witness to Breton megalithic practices. However, no source mentions its precise use or the communities that built it.

Available data (Wikipedia, Monumentum) do not provide information on possible archaeological excavations or local legends associated with this menhir. Its current state, with an erosion bowl, suggests prolonged exposure to weather, but no details are given on any recent restorations or scientific studies.

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