Menhir du Bois Hoël, Neolithic menhir in Crossac, France
The menhir du Bois Hoël is a standing granite stone in a forested area near Crossac, rising about 2.7 meters high with a broad, somewhat irregular shape. The stone appears powerful and solid against the surrounding woodland landscape.
This stone dates from the Neolithic period and was part of a landscape used by early communities for their purposes. First written records of its location appeared in the 19th century when researchers documented the surrounding woodland areas.
Locally the menhir is also called Pierre-Levée, a name still used alongside Bois Hoël. It stands in woodland on the Crossac plateau near Saint-Nazaire, and the nearby Dolmen de la Barbière shows that this stretch of countryside held several megalithic monuments.
The stone sits in dense woodland that requires careful planning to visit. It is wise to check the exact route in advance and bring appropriate gear for walking through the forest.
Near the standing stone lies another granite block on the ground, suggesting this woodland area may once have held more such structures. This detail shows the archaeological story of the place remains incompletely explored.
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