The monumental stone of Beaumirault, Bruyères-le-Châtel: still enigmatic after

The Beaumirault stone, located in Bruyères-le-Châtel, France, is a menhir erected around the middle of the Neolithic era, approximately 4000 years ago. It is estimated to weigh approximately 60 tonnes and is slanted, from base to summit, at an angle of 15 degrees. It stands approximately 1.90 metres tall, with a base width of 1.50 metres and a thickness ranging from 25 to 70 centimetres. In 1619, the stone was known as the 'pierre du Beau Miroir' due to its water-emitting properties. The site has been classified as a historical monument since 1978 by its owners, the commune of Bruyères-le-Châtel. The site has been studied by Jean-Pierre Peek (1975) and Alain Bénard (2012).

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