Alert

Alerts

To see around
See more
Open
Close
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show

Oups... It would appear that Cirkwi does not have permission to use your location.

Description
Map
Ratings and reviews
See around

The menhirs on the ground

Menhirs
Vue sur le col de l'Agulharon
Credit : © com com Florac Sud Lozère

Description

"Two menhirs are lying on the ground just before the Col de l'Agulharon. One has three cup marks (circular hollows), one of which is the size of a bowl. Many schist slabs with cup marks have been identified in the  Cévennes. These carvings, whose meaning escapes us, have been attributed to the Neolithic, as have the menhirs. The stone with cup marks is known as “the baptism stone”. When the Edict of Nantes was revoked in 1685, making it illegal to practice Protestantism in France, many Protestants refused to convert. They waited for a pastor to visit to receive the sacraments. This stone was allegedly used to baptise children.” (P. Grime)

Technical Information

Lat, Lng
44.30799353.6816541
Coordinates copied
Uncertain state
Point of Interest updated on 16/11/2022
This point of interest hasn't been updated recently, which could compromise the reliability of this information. We recommend that you inquire and take all necessary precautions. If you're the author, please verify your information.

Altimetric profile

Data author

Ratings and reviews

To see around
See more
Open
Close
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾