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The Menhir du Perray is a megalithic monument located in the commune of Beaumont-Pied-de-Bœuf, Sarthe department. This type of structure, typical of the Neolithic, reflects the cultural and religious practices of the ancient populations of the region. Although its exact construction period is not specified, its listing as historic monuments in 1984 underscores its heritage and archaeological importance.

The region of the Pays de la Loire, and more particularly the Sarthe, is home to several megalithic sites, reflecting an ancient human occupation and traditions related to erect stones. These monuments often served as territorial landmarks, places of worship or commemoration for local communities. Their presence illustrates the social and spiritual organization of prehistoric societies, although the specific details of this menhir are not documented in available sources.

The Menhir du Perray was officially recognized and protected by the French authorities in 1984, when it was placed on the list of historical monuments. This protection aims to preserve this vestige from the past, while allowing its study and enhancement for future generations. The information available, notably via databases such as Mérimée, confirms its heritage status and its precise location in the municipality.

The sources also mention a bibliographic reference, namely the publication Discovering the megaliths in Sarthe by Jean-Paul Henri Berthet, published in 1992. This book could provide additional details about this menhir and its archaeological context, although this information is not directly accessible in the extracts provided. The location of the menhir, indicated as Le Perray, allows it to be located geographically with satisfactory accuracy, according to the data of Monumentum.

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