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The menhirs of Tingoff, also known as the menhirs of Pont-Menhir, form a group of three erect stones located in the commune of Plomelin in Finistère. This megalithic site dates back to Neolithic, a period marked by the erection of many stone monuments across Europe. Today, two of the menhirs are still standing, 5.30 metres and 5 metres high respectively, while the third, reversed, reaches 2.50 metres in length. Their presence reflects the cultural and religious practices of local neolithic societies.

Tingoff's menhirs were first mentioned by the Chevalier de Fréminville in 1835, then studied by René-François Le Men in 1877. These historical references highlight the early interest of scholars in this megalithic heritage. The site was officially classified as historical monuments by a decree of 2 August 1978, thus recognizing its archaeological and cultural value. These menhirs, owned by Plomelin, are today a tangible vestige of the monumental buildings of Prehistory.

The location of the menhirs, near Pont-Menhir in Plomelin, is indicated with average accuracy (level 5 out of 10 depending on the sources). Their approximate address, 9 Bis Pont Menhir, allows visitors to locate them in the local landscape. These stones, typical of Breton megalithism, are part of a wider set of similar sites in the Finistère, illustrating the importance of this region in the study of prehistoric societies.

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