Construction period Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Estimated origin of the stone.
1889
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 1889 (≈ 1889)
Official site protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Menhir dit La Pierre-Clouise : classification by list of 1889
Origin and history
La Pierre-Clouise is a stone in the commune of Largny-sur-Automne, in the department of Aisne, in the Hauts-de-France region. Although classified as menhir and indicated as such on some maps, it does not correspond to this typology. Its classification as historical monuments dates back to 1889, highlighting its heritage importance despite this confusion.
Slipstones, such as Pierre-Clouise, were often used in traditional rituals or games, especially in Neolithic. Their presence attests to the cultural and playful practices of the local communities of the time. These monuments, although less studied than the menhirs, offer an insight into the social and symbolic uses of stone at this time.
The site is referenced in several sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, which confirm its ranking and approximate location. The available data indicate a location accuracy considered "passable" (level 5/10), with an administrative address associated with Haramont, although the official municipality is Largny-sur-Automne. This geographical ambiguity adds to its historical mystery.
