Menhir construction Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Estimated period of construction for menhirs.
1889
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 1889 (≈ 1889)
Official protection by list of 1889.
Années 1970
Rectification of a menhir
Rectification of a menhir Années 1970 (≈ 1970)
Restoration of the smallest broken menhir.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Two menhirs in Tréfoux (Box B 379) : classification by list of 1889
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Origin and history
The Menhirs de Tréfoux are a set of two erect stones located in Bagneux, in the department of Indre. These small sandstone blocks date from Neolithic and are 3.80 metres apart. The first measurement is 0.95 m high, while the second, larger, is 1.10 m high. The smallest, partially broken, was straightened in the 1970s. These menhirs have been classified as historical monuments since 1889, bearing witness to their archaeological and heritage significance.
A third menhir, originally located nearby, was moved to the village of Bagneux to serve as a base for the memorial to the dead. During this shift, the stone was recut, changing its original appearance. This megalithic group illustrates the funeral and symbolic practices of the Neolithic societies of the region.
Menhirs de Tréfoux are representative of the megalithic sites of Indre, a region rich in prehistoric remains. Their protection from 1889 underlined their historical value and their role in understanding ancient cultures. Their approximate location is indicated as being at the Bruyères in Bagneux, with an accuracy which is considered to be satisfactory according to available sources.
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