Menhir du Croc, Neolithic megalith in Serquigny, France.
The Menhir du Croc is an upright sandstone block about 2.2 meters tall standing in a field north of Serquigny. The structure dates from prehistoric times and is now a protected monument in the region.
The stone was erected during the Stone Age and marked migration routes or gathering places for early people in Normandy. Scientific documentation began in the late 1800s, and its status as a protected monument was formally recognized in 1991.
The stone carries a name with roots in regional history and is perceived by locals as a marker of ancient settlement. Such standing rocks served early communities as orientation points across the landscape.
The menhir lies in an open field area and is best visited from April through October when vegetation is not too dense. The exact location can be found using coordinates 49.1230277, 0.7088532 in the Eure department.
The stone's name connects to Judith de Conan, wife of Richard II of Normandy, who was known as Judith de Hicroc in the 16th century. This naming link gives the monument a connection to medieval ruling dynasties of the region.
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