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Menhir South of Pontusval de Plounéour-Trez dans le Finistère

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine Celtique
Menhirs
Finistère

Menhir South of Pontusval de Plounéour-Trez

    Le Bourg
    29890 Plounéour-Trez
Menhir Sud de Pontusval de Plounéour-Trez
Menhir Sud de Pontusval de Plounéour-Trez
Menhir Sud de Pontusval de Plounéour-Trez
Menhir Sud de Pontusval de Plounéour-Trez
Menhir Sud de Pontusval de Plounéour-Trez
Menhir Sud de Pontusval de Plounéour-Trez
Menhir Sud de Pontusval de Plounéour-Trez
Menhir Sud de Pontusval de Plounéour-Trez
Menhir Sud de Pontusval de Plounéour-Trez
Menhir Sud de Pontusval de Plounéour-Trez

Timeline

Néolithique
Âge du Bronze
Âge du Fer
Antiquité
Haut Moyen Âge
Moyen Âge central
Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
4100 av. J.-C.
4000 av. J.-C.
0
1800
1900
2000
Néolithique
Construction period
1889
Historical Monument
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Origin and history

The southern menhir of Pontusval is a megalithic monument located in the commune of Plounéour-Trez, Finistère (Britain). This menhir, typical of neolithic constructions, bears witness to the cultural and religious practices of prehistoric societies in the region. Its implantation in the local landscape reflects the symbolic and perhaps astronomical or funeral importance of these stones erected for the communities of the time.

Ranked a Historic Monument by the list of 1889, this menhir is part of the French protected heritage. Its location, although documented (approximate address: 242 A Menonion), remains subject to geographical accuracy deemed to be satisfactory a priori (note 6/10). Like many Breton megaliths, it illustrates the density of the region's prehistoric heritage, marked by an ancient human occupation and lasting architectural traditions.

No additional information on its specific use or discovery context is available from the sources consulted.

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