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Men Marz Menhir, also known as Menonion Menhir, is a megalithic vestige located in the commune of Plounéour-Brigngan-plages in Brittany. This monument, dated from the Neolithic, is a triangular block of porphyroid granite measuring 7.80 meters high, with a base of 4.10 meters wide and a thickness of 2.30 meters. Its origin dates back to a period when local communities erected stones, probably for ritual or symbolic purposes.

Menhir was first mentioned in 1832 by the Knight of Fréminville, a Breton explorer and writer. It was classified as historical monuments in 1889, making it one of the first protected megalithic sites in France. Although the available sources are fragmentary, its ranking shows its heritage importance as early as the 19th century.

Available data indicate that the menhir is located near Brignogan-Plages in Finistère, an area rich in prehistoric remains. Its state of conservation and its size make it a remarkable example of Breton megalithic architecture. Practical information, such as its accessibility or current use, is not specified in the sources consulted.

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