Menhir von Mittelbrunn, Prehistoric standing stone in Mittelbrunn, Germany.
The Menhir von Mittelbrunn is a red sandstone block standing about 176 centimeters tall and 87 centimeters wide on a ridge-like terrain formation. Various engravings appear across its surface, including initials and dates carved over different periods.
This stone was already documented in the 16th century as a boundary marker separating two neighboring communities. Its location was maintained as a recognized survey point across subsequent centuries.
The engraved cross on the northwest face marks the stone's former role in territorial division, while carved initials and the date 1852 show how later people left their own marks on the surface.
The stone stands in a field north of Mittelbrunn village and is accessible on foot. Access is via farm roads and paths that remain walkable throughout the year, especially when agricultural work is not in progress.
During the 19th century, the western side was deliberately modified to create a natural sitting surface within the stone itself. This alteration reveals how local people adapted this ancient landmark for everyday use.
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