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The Menhir Le Sabot, also known as Pierre Longue or Sabot de Margot, is an iconic megalithic monument located in the commune of Ploufragan, in the department of Côtes-d的Armor. Located at the roundabout of the Zoopole, instead of Le Clos Gentil, this dolerite block is 1.90 m high for 1.55 m wide and 1.40 m thick. Its particularity lies in a crack caused by a lightning impact, adding to its mysterious and historical character.

The menhir was officially recognized for its heritage value by registration as historic monuments on 1 September 1966. This protection underscores its archaeological importance in the Breton megalithic landscape. According to the sources, including the work of Loïc Langouët (Les megalithes de l'arrondissement de Saint-Brieuc, 2005), this monument is part of a broader set of prehistoric sites in the region, reflecting the cultural and religious practices of the Neolithic.

Administratively, the menhir is now owned by the Côtes-d'Armor department. Its official address, recorded in the Mérimée base, is the roundabout of the Zoopole (22440 Ploufragan), although approximate GPS coordinates also place it near 4 Rue Camille Guérin. The accuracy of its location is assessed as poor (note 5/10), perhaps reflecting topographical uncertainties or past movements.

No information is available on its current accessibility (visits, open to the public) or possible contemporary functions (rent, events). Sources are limited to its physical description, legal status and archaeological context, without mentioning local legends or specific ritual uses. The menhir thus remains a silent but protected vestige of Breton Neolithic history.

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