There are remains of a cromlech on the western end of the alignments at Kerlescan in Carnac (Morbihan) the east side of which is formed by a straight line of 18 much taller closely set menhirs; part of this is shown on this card by Neurdein c. 1905.
Phil Watson
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Field work in Iraq for 5 years, 34 years curating ancient Egyptian, Near Eastern, Pre-Columbian American and Prehistoric antiquities. Since retiring have been publishing my collection of old French postcards of Megaliths (see pinned post).
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This card shows the Dolmen de Chadrolle in St-Agnant-de-Versillat (Creuse) in 1907, probably the remains of a passage grave. It was moved in 1911 and re-erected in the public gardens in Guéret some 40km to the SE. #TombTuesday.
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At Beau-Moulin in Souppes-sur-Loing (Seine-et-Marne) there are 7 polissoirs - stones on which Neolithic stone axes were polished leaving distinctive groves in the rock. This is the largest of the group and has over 90 scars from the process. Card by L. Coffin c. 1910.
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La Pierre Levée de La Bretellière in St-Macaire-en-Mauges (Maine-et-Loire) is 6.2m tall and in tradition was left there either by a fairy or the Devil who failed to carry it to wherever they were taking it. It is made from granite from half a km away. #StandingStoneSunday.
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The transepted passage grave of La Planche à Puare on Ile d’Yeu (Vendée) has a lateral chamber on either side of the passage and a bigger terminal cell at the end. This card by the local publisher Madame Nolleau c. 1905.
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This fine example of an Iron Age fluted stele stands by the west gable of the chapel of Ste-Tréphine in Ste-Tréphine (Côtes-d’Armor). It is 2.5m tall and has a flattened top. This card by Hamonic in St-Brieuc c.1903.
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These are the two menhirs on the Ile-de-Sein (Finistère) known as Les Causeurs (The Gossipers) possibly because they are set close together and one leans slightly towards the other. This card by Boelle in Brest pre-1904.
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The menhir of La Piere Longue in Pluherlin (Morbihan) is 5.2m tall. It had lain prostrate but was classed as a monument historique and re-erected in 1886 and it was engraved near the top to mark the event. Card by the widow Chamarre c.1905.
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This is an elevated view of the V-shaped passage grave on the SW corner of the alignments of Kermario in Carnac (Morbihan) before its restoration in the 1920s when the slipped capstone on the left and other slabs was put back in place. #TombTuesday.
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The menhir of Bélinac in Livernon (Lot) is 3.5m tall and has an irregular profile on the broad faces. This card by Baudel who had a bookshop on St-Céré.
