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The Menhir de la Roche Piquée, also known as Pierre Piquet, is a megalithic monument located at the place called the Peugray, in Saint-Germain-le-Vasson, Calvados. This block of sandstone stands on a forest path, close to an old iron mine and the Laize River, about 150 metres above the river. Its name, "piqué stone", refers to its vertical position, "filtered in the ground", a common expression for menhirs.

Ranked as historical monuments on November 24, 1951, this menhir is surrounded by local legends. One of them says that he would obstruct the entrance of a vault with hidden treasure. This type of folk tale is common around megaliths, reflecting their mystery and integration into oral traditions.

The site is located on a rocky outcrop where other stones are scattered, suggesting a possible megalithic concentration in the area. Although its exact use remains unknown, as for most menhirs, its presence bears witness to the human activity and cultural practices of Neolithic in Lower Normandy (now Normandy).

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