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Origin and history

Menhirs from the field of the Pierre d'Avrillé are a megalithic site located in the commune of Avrillé, in the Pays de la Loire region. Their precise dating is not mentioned in the available sources, but their presence reflects an ancient occupation of the territory, typical of neolithic or protohistoric constructions. This type of monument, characteristic of prehistoric societies, often served as a territorial marker, place of worship or burial.

In the regional context, menhirs reflect the cultural and religious practices of local communities, although their exact function for this specific site is not documented in current internal data.