Construction of menhir Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Estimated period of construction of the monument.
6 mai 1968
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 6 mai 1968 (≈ 1968)
Official protection of menhir by arrest.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Menhir (Case D 545): entry by order of 6 May 1968
Origin and history
The Menhir de La Forêt-Fouesnant is a megalithic monument erected during the Neolithic period. Located in the Finistère department in Brittany, it is representative of the constructions of this period, marked by the emergence of agriculture and livestock. This type of monument, often associated with funeral or ritual practices, illustrates the beliefs and social organization of prehistoric communities in the region.
The protection of this menhir was formalized by a listing of Historic Monuments on May 6, 1968. This recognition highlights its heritage and archaeological importance. Although the precise details of its use or symbolism remain partially unknown, its presence bears witness to the ancient human occupation in this area of Brittany.
The approximate location, noted as 'passable' in the archives, suggests that it is near the Pontalec road, in the commune of La Forêt-Fouesnant.
