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The Menhir de la Rebeyrolle, also known as Pierre Debout or Pierre Bohême, is a megalithic vestige emblematic of the Neolithic period. Located in the territory of the commune of Saint-Priest-la-Feuille, in the department of Creuse, this stone monument bears witness to the cultural and religious practices of the prehistoric societies of the region. Its height of 2.40 metres and its 1.67 metres wide base make it a characteristic example of the menhirs of that time, often associated with ritual or commemorative functions.

The menhir was officially recognized for its heritage value in 1991, when it was listed as historic monuments. This protection reflects its archaeological importance and its role in understanding the ancient human occupations in Limousin, now integrated into the New Aquitaine region. The site is mentioned in local studies, such as those of R. Chatreix in 1968, which help document its history and place among the other megaliths in the canton of La Souterraine, where six menhirs and nine dolmens were identified.

The location of the menhir, at approximately 22 La Rebeyrolle, is marked by a geographical accuracy considered "passible" (level 5/10), according to the available data. Although little practical information about his visit is provided, his inscription in the heritage protects this silent witness of Neolithic communities, whose agro-pastoral activities and spiritual beliefs have shaped the megalithic landscape of Creuse. This type of monument, often isolated or associated with funerary ensembles, illustrates the social and territorial organization of the human groups of the period, as well as their relationship with the territory and natural resources.

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