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The covered lane of Lann-et-Vein, also known as the covered lane of Lann-er-Veinn or Lann-er-Beinn, is a dolmen located in Camors, Morbihan, England. Oriented southeast, this megalithic monument is about 10 to 11 metres long for 1.8 metres wide. It is made of laminated granite from Lanvaux, typical of the region. Today, its state of conservation is poor: its support slabs, collapsed or inclined, support only one covering slab. However, remains of cairn remain visible around the structure.

The covered driveway dates from Neolithic and was discovered in the late 1960s during a re-membering operation. Two slabs, probably displaced during the development of the neighbouring junction (at the crossing of the Allée-Couture and the Sabotiers streets), are now positioned against a nearby slope. The monument was classified as historical monuments by order of 5 April 1972, thereby recognizing its heritage importance.

The site is located in the village of Lann-er-Vein, in the heart of Camors, a municipality of Morbihan rich in megalithic remains. Its approximate address, 31 Rue des Sabotiers, corresponds to its current location, although its geographical accuracy is considered "a priori satisfactory" (level 6/10). Property of the commune, covered driveway illustrates the collective funeral architecture characteristic of Neolithic in Brittany, a period marked by the emergence of agriculture and the sedentarization of the populations.

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