La Lèque menhir, Neolithic standing stone in Lussan, France.
The La Lèque menhir stands 5.6 meters tall with a maximum width of 1.6 meters and a thickness of 0.6 meters at its base.
Dating from the Chalcolithic period between 2300 and 1800 BCE, this standing stone marks the transition from the Neolithic era to the Bronze Age.
The stone features circular patterns visible in grazing light and displays evidence of complete hammering on its east and west faces.
Visitors can reach the menhir through a 10.1-kilometer hiking loop from Le Lèque hamlet, following the yellow-marked PR27 trail signs.
The menhir exhibits an unusual tapered shape from base to top, contrasting with other regional standing stones that maintain rough block forms.
Location: Lussan
GPS coordinates: 44.19300,4.39447
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:54
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