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The Neolithic Menhir

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Location: Hainaut, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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3. Saint Roch Chapel – Old Mill of Spiennes loop from Saint-Symphorien

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Willem VS

November 28, 2022

By definition, a menhir is a vertical standing stone during the Neolithic era. The menhir of Saint-Symphorien, 2m50 high, 1m30 wide, weighing 2500 kg, also served as a Neolithic ribbon brush for flint tools. It was discovered in 1860 by Mr. Piscart, a farmer who broke his ploughshare while plowing his field, located at the end of the Violette path, on the border of Harmignies. The menhir was then excavated to stand in the park of the Maigret de Priches castle, where it remained for 90 years. On October 17, 1951, the megalith was presented by Miss Emmy Maigret de Priches to the city of Mons. At the request of the Sint-Symphorien Brotherhood, he was reinstalled on March 20, 2007 in the village.

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Location: Hainaut, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

The Neolithic Menhir

1. View of the Valley – Mons Countryside loop from Spiennes

2. Work by Wuper Kec – Saint Roch Chapel loop from Saint-Symphorien

3. Saint Roch Chapel – Old Mill of Spiennes loop from Saint-Symphorien

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