Suspected Erection Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Probable period of menhir construction.
24 juillet 2023
Registration historical monument
Registration historical monument 24 juillet 2023 (≈ 2023)
Official protection of the menhir and its environment.
2025
World Heritage Classification
World Heritage Classification 2025 (≈ 2025)
Integration with the site of the megaliths of Carnac.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The menhir of Léry, as well as the ground within a radius of 10 meters around him. The menhir du Léry and its right of way appear in the cadastre of the municipality section ZE No 56, represented on the plan annexed to the decree: inscription by order of 24 July 2023
Origin and history
Menhir du Léry is a megalithic monument located in the municipality of Erdeven, Morbihan, Brittany. Built in Neolithic, it is located in a pine forest northwest of the hamlet of Léry. This menhir, in orthognesis, is 2.3 meters high. It is one of many testimonies of human activity and cultural practices of this period in Brittany, where megaliths often served as territorial, religious or funeral markers.
The Menhir du Léry was listed as historic monuments on 24 July 2023, recognizing its heritage value. Since 2025, it has been part of the site of the megaliths of Carnac and the banks of Morbihan, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This ranking underlines the international importance of these remains, which illustrate the technical skills and social organization of the Neolithic communities in the region.
The monument is protected within a radius of 10 meters around its base, including the surrounding ground. This measure aims to preserve its integrity and archaeological context. The menhir and its right of way appear in the cadastre of the town of Erdeven, section ZE No 56, attesting its anchoring in the local landscape and its present heritage management.
