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The Kerbiguet-Lann Menhir, also called Men-Bras or Menhir de Lanner Bruc Du, is a large granite block (5.6 m high, 2.80 m wide at the base) located in a field near the hamlet of Kerbiguet-Lann, 4.7 km southeast of Roudouallec. Its shank shape and its tilt to the northeast make it a remarkable example of the Breton megaliths. Ranked a historic monument by order of 24 October 1969, it bears witness to the importance of neolithic constructions in the region.

The menhir is distinguished by its fineness (0.50 m thick) and its exceptional height for this type of monument. Its location in the interior Morbihan is part of a landscape rich in megalithic sites, reflecting the cultural and religious practices of neolithic societies. The approximate location provided by the GPS coordinates places it near the place called Le Petit Moustoir D'En Haut, on the commune of Gourin (code Insee 56066).

Available sources, including the book The megaliths of the interior Morbihan (Philippe Gouézin, 1994), highlight its archaeological interest. The menhir illustrates the techniques of size and erection of erect stones, typical of the Breton Neolithic. Its classification among historical monuments in 1969 reinforces its protection and heritage value, while linking it to the network of megalithic sites in Morbihan, such as those in Pontivy district.

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