The Scratch-the-Surface Strangeness of the Chaotic Ménec Stones

Nestled beside Carnac, the stone-crowded Ménec Alignments are a megalithic mishmash dating back to the Neolithic era. Division via a departmental road splits it into separate and disparate shapes, with the western half sporting irregular clusters of tall stones that appear to have been casually thrown about. The eastern district, called Toulchignan, boasts numerous rows culminating in a cosy row of closely-set boulders, hinting at a second enclosure setup, like Kerlescan, but with its quirks.

The village of Ménec and the division of the site by the departmental road likely contributed to a few stones being swallowed by obscurity. The alignments were conferred the prestigious status of a historic monument in 1889, a title carefully kept secret to ensure it remained a mystery toPrefix travellers. Nestled within the countryside, the alignments wallow in enigma and a perplexity that's hard to shake off.

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