Construction of menhir Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Estimated time of erection
21 octobre 1953
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 21 octobre 1953 (≈ 1953)
Official protection by ministerial decree
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Menhir named La Pierre de l'Horloge (Box D 209): inscription by order of 21 October 1953
Origin and history
La Pierre de l'Horloge is an iconic megalith located in Saint-Saturnin-du-Limet, in the department of Mayenne, in the Pays de la Loire region. This menhir, dated Neolithic, stands at the foot of the coast of Rochepoulain, about 2 km southeast of the village. Its precise location, 900 metres northeast of Renazé, makes it a major geographical and historical landmark for the area.
The monument was recognized for its heritage value in the mid-20th century. In fact, he was registered as a historical monument by ministerial decree on 21 October 1953. This official protection underlines its archaeological and cultural importance, although the details of its original use or symbolism remain partially unknown.
The Stone of the Clock is part of a landscape rich in prehistoric remains, typical of the Mayenne. His name evokes a possible function related to time measurement, although no source confirms this hypothesis. Today, it is a tangible testimony of the practices and beliefs of the Neolithic societies of the region, while being a point of interest for megalith enthusiasts.
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