Menhirs of Oppagne, Prehistoric menhirs in Oppagne, Belgium
The Menhirs of Oppagne are three tall standing stones arranged in a straight line within an agricultural field. Located approximately one kilometer northwest of the village, they remain open to visitors throughout the year.
In the 19th century the stones lay flat on the ground. They were set upright again in 1906 and restored in 1942. Probably only two standing stones originally stood here, one of which has split into two pieces.
The three stones stand in a field beneath a tree that serves as a "koortsboom" (fever tree): ribbons are tied into its branches, a local healing custom. The megaliths lie about 600 metres southwest of the Dolmen of Oppagne, and further dolmens and menhirs around the Wéris valley are thought to form parallel alignments.
The site is open year-round and can be reached via a dedicated walking path from the main road. Visitors should be prepared for potentially damp or slippery ground conditions, especially after rain.
Near the three main stones grows a tree where visitors tie ribbons as part of a local tradition linked to healing wishes. This practice bridges ancient megalithic sites with contemporary folk rituals.
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