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The Menhir de la Pointe-de-Guéritte is a megalithic vestige located in the municipality of Quiberon, Morbihan department (Britland). Dated from the Neolithic, this monument consists of a granite block measuring 1.80 m high for 1.10 m wide at its base. It illustrates the architectural and cultural practices of the prehistoric societies of the region, marked by the erection of erect stones with probably symbolic or funerary vocation.

In the immediate vicinity, about 50 m to the south, is a covered driveway associated with the same megalithic ensemble, reinforcing the archaeological importance of the site. These structures, typical of the Atlantic coast, reflect a human occupation organized around rites and still partially mysterious beliefs.

Menhir was classified as historic monuments by an order of 10 July 1933, thereby recognizing its heritage value. This official protection underlines its role in understanding Breton Neolithic societies. Available sources, such as the works of Philippe Gouézin or the Mérimée and Monumentum bases, confirm his status as a major witness to regional megalithism.

The precise location of the menhir at Pointe-de-Guéritte is documented by approximate GPS coordinates (51 Rue des Sardiniers, Quiberon). Its state of conservation and accessibility, however, remain little detailed in current sources, although its visibility in the coastal landscape makes it a point of interest for researchers and visitors.

The neolithic context in Brittany was marked by increasing sedentarization, nascent agriculture and intense cultural exchanges, as evidenced by the many megalithic sites in Morbihan. Menhirs, often associated with burials or alignments, could serve as territorial landmarks or supports for religious practices, although their exact functions remained under discussion.

No information is available about the specific builders of this menhir or specific historical events related to its construction. Archaeological studies, such as those cited in the Gouézin bibliography (2007), rely mainly on typological and comparative analyses to date and interpret these monuments.

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