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The menhir de Laniscar is an emblematic megalithic monument located in the commune of Trévoux, in the Finistère department, Brittany. This block of pink granite, measuring 3.70 meters in height, is distinguished by its trapezoidal shape at the base and its triangular barrel. Its west surface is flat, while its north face has a corbelling protuberance, which makes it a remarkable example of local megalithic architecture.

The menhir was classified as historic monuments by an order dated 7 November 1974, thereby recognizing its heritage and archaeological value. This classification is part of a desire to preserve prehistoric sites, numerous in this region rich in remains of Neolithic and Bronze Age.

The physical description of the menhir reveals precise technical details: its base is 1.40 m high, with a small base of 0.80 m and a large base of 1 m. These dimensions, combined with the nature of the material (fine grain granite), suggest carefully organized extraction and transport by neolithic communities. The menhir is located at the approximate address of the 182 Route du Menhir, confirming its anchoring in the local landscape.

The site is referenced in specialized inventories, such as that made by Yohann Sparfel and Yvan Pailler in 2011, which lists the monuments of Neolithic and Bronze Age in Finistère. This mention underlines its importance in the corpus of megalithic sites of the region, often associated with cultural or religious practices still partially mysterious.

Finally, Laniscar's menhir is integrated into a wider network of similar monuments, as can be seen from related articles on the megalithic sites of Finistère. Its classification and documentation contribute to the understanding of Breton prehistoric societies, marked by the erection of these stones erected with probably symbolic or commemorative functions.

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