Menhir of Meada

The Menhir of Meada is believed to be the largest menhir in the that was entirely carved by humans. It is situated 12 km to the north of in the of and is within the protected area of the .
  • Archaeological site
  • …is also known as “Menir da Meada”
  • Description: menhir in Santa Maria da Devesa, Portugal

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nossa Senhora da Graça de Póvoa e Meadas and Beirã.
is a village, which is situated 8 km southeast of Menhir of Meada.

Menhir of Meada

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Latitude
39.49602° or 39° 29′ 46″ north
Longitude
-7.44573° or 7° 26′ 45″ west
Open location code
8CFJFHW3+CP
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Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Menhir of Meada” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Barragem romana da Tapada Grande and Ermida de Santo Amador.

Nearby Places

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