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Origin and history

The menhir called La Pierre-Fade is a megalithic vestige emblematic of the Neolithic period, located in the territory of the commune of Availles-Limouzine. This monument, typical of prehistoric buildings, bears witness to the cultural and religious practices of the sedentary agricultural societies of the time. Its erection dates back to a period when human communities marked their environment with erect stones, often associated with symbolic or funeral functions.

Ranked a Historical Monument by the list of 1889, La Pierre-Fade illustrates the heritage interest accorded to the prehistoric remains in France in the 19th century. The location of the menhir, reported with an accuracy deemed "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), places the site in the Department of Vienna, in the New Aquitaine region. Although available sources do not specify its exact use, this type of monument was generally related to collective rituals or territorial landmarks for neolithic populations.

Current data, from the Merimée database and Monumentum, confirm its protected status but do not provide detailed information on its specific history or possible archaeological excavations. The approximate address, "5693 Les Grands Moulins", suggests a rural settlement, consistent with the geographical distribution of menhirs in Poitou-Charentes. No mention is made of historical characters or events associated with this site.

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