Historical monument classification 20 décembre 1990 (≈ 1990)
Official Menhir registration by order.
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Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Menhir dit Pierre Longue de Léverie (cad. C 353) : inscription by order of 20 December 1990
Origin and history
La Pierre Longue de Lèverie is a menhir located in the department of Mayenne, in Saint-Thomas-de-Courceriers. This megalith stands in a private field, about 2.8 km southwest of the village, near the hamlets of Maisonnais and Levrie. It is partially integrated into a hedge separating two agricultural plots, making its access and visibility difficult, especially since 2025, where the vegetation has almost completely covered. Originally, in 1975, it was perfectly visible, and in 2007, although already surrounded by vegetation, it remained identifiable.
The menhir was registered as a historical monument by order of 20 December 1990, thereby recognizing its heritage value. No archaeological excavations or in-depth studies are mentioned in the available sources, but its ranking shows interest in this megalithic vestige. The site is referenced in the Merimée database, with an approximate location noted as "passable" (level 5/10), and its official address corresponds to the INSEE code 53256 of the municipality.
With a height exceeding 2 metres, this menhir is part of the megalithic landscape of Mayenne, an area where several similar sites are identified. Its isolation in a private agricultural area and its present state, almost hidden by vegetation, highlight the challenges of preserving rural monuments. Available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) do not mention its exact origin or precise function, but its existence attests to an ancient occupation of the territory, typical of neolithic constructions.
The Long Stone of Lèverie illustrates the conservation stakes of megaliths, often threatened by the evolution of agricultural landscapes and the lack of maintenance. Unlike other more accessible historical monuments, this menhir remains unknown to the general public, due to its discreet location and lack of dedicated signage. His recent history, marked by decreasing visibility, asked about the measures to be taken to preserve these testimonies from the past.
No information is available on any rites, legends or uses associated with this menhir. The data are limited to its physical description, classification and current status. External sources, such as the Merimée database or regional portals, could provide additional details, but these are not available in the source text provided. Menhir thus remains a potential subject of study for local archaeologists and historians.
