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The Menhir du Moustoir, also known as the Moustoir or Saint-Jean-Brévelay, is a megalithic monument located in the hamlet of Moustoir, a few metres south of the Chapel Saint-Marc, in the commune of Saint-Jean-Brévelay (Morbihan, Brittany). This 2.3-metre-high stone is distinguished by a patted cross engraved on its eastern face, made by contour incision. Although this cross evokes possible Christianization, no evidence confirms this hypothesis.

Ranked as a historical monument by decree of 12 October 1936, the menhir now belongs to the commune. His cross, resting on a broad and parallel stem, suggests more an ancient "cross-monument" than a processional symbol. The stone, although often associated with prehistoric practices, retains an enigmatic dimension due to the absence of sources written on its original use.

The precise location of the menhir, at 7 Le Moustoir, is listed in the Merimée database under the code Insee 56222. The site, a communal property, does not have information about its current accessibility or tourist vocation. The available data come mainly from Wikipedia and Monumentum sources, supplemented by official architectural references.

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