The christianized granite stone that sprouted a cross

A stone was raised in Vieux-Bourg, France, some time a thousand years ago. Today, it stands lesser but still tall with a crystal-clear addition. The Croix de Pasquiou is a historical monument, classified as such in 1964. It is a christianized menhir – a prehistoric standing stone. It measures 3.85 meters in height, 2.40 meters in width, and 1 meter in thickness, and its shape resembles a sugar loaf made from local granite. The menhir shares its location with another menhir, Crec’h Ogel, approximately 130 meters east. What sets the Croix de Pasquiou apart is its crystal cross atop – a historical custom in the Roman Catholic Church that became more common during that era.

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