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Origin and history

The polishers and the menhir de Coinche form a megalithic site located in Chantecoq, Loiret department, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. This site dates back to Neolithic and consists of a menhir and two polishers, accompanied by various other megaliths. The menhir, a 1.60 m high pudding block, has a rare characteristic: it is pierced in its centre. The two polishers, in fine ypresian sandstone, are located west of the menhir. The largest has three striations, five bowls and a polishing surface, while the second has three partial bowls. A third mobile polisher was discovered in 1982 near the menhir.

The site was classified as a historical monument by order of 9 December 1986, recognizing its archaeological and heritage significance. Polishers, tools used to sharpen or polish stone objects, bear witness to Neolithic craftsmanship. The pierced menhir, on the other hand, may have had a symbolic or ritual meaning, although its exact use remains uncertain.

The location of the site, near Chantecoq, and its composition make it a remarkable example of the megalithic heritage of the Centre-Val de Loire region. Available data from sources such as Wikipedia and Monumentum confirm its interest in studying the practices and beliefs of neolithic societies in this geographical area.

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