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The Stone of the Domaine is an imposing menhir, carved in a granite monolith with fine grains, taking the form of a quadrangular obelisk. With a height of 4.12 metres, its main faces are east-west facing, with widths ranging from 1 m to 1.20 m. This megalith, dated from Neolithic, bears witness to the funerary and symbolic architecture of this period in Brittany. According to the sources, a second menhir, now missing, was near before 1880.

Ranked as historic monuments in 1889, this menhir is associated with a local legend telling of the confrontation of two armies on its site. After a fierce fight, only two opponents survived, discovering that they were brothers when the stone arose between them, preventing them from killing each other. This account illustrates the sacred and pacifying character often attributed to megaliths in Breton oral traditions.

Archaeological studies, such as those conducted by Paul Bézier in 1883 or Jacques Briard in 2004, highlight the importance of this site among the megalithic monuments of Ille-et-Vilaine. Its early protection reflects the recognition of its heritage value, while its obelisk shape and fine granite material make it a remarkable example of regional megalithic art. The precise dimensions and orientation of the menhir have been documented, reinforcing its scientific and historical interest.

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