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Menhirs de La Roche-en-Brenil en Côte-d'or

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine Celtique
Menhirs
Côte-dor

Menhirs de La Roche-en-Brenil

    Les Grands-Bois
    21530 La Roche-en-Brenil

Timeline

Époque contemporaine
2000
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Origin and history

The Menhirs de La Roche-en-Brenil are a megalithic complex located in the territory of the commune of La Roche-en-Brenil. These erect stones, characteristic of prehistoric heritage, bear witness to ancient cultural practices, although their precise dating is not mentioned in the available sources. The Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, rich in prehistoric remains, has several similar sites.

Menhirs, often associated with ritual or commemorative functions, reflect the social and spiritual organization of neolithic communities. Their presence in the local landscape underlines the importance of these monuments in the collective memory and history of the territory.