The megalithic field at Wéris, which is 8 km long and 300 m wide, contains several menhirs SSW/NNE the alignment of which is determined by two dolmens, Wéris I and Wéris II (3200/2600 B.C.).
These structures are of similar size (approximately 10 m x 4.60 m), and have an ante-chamber and a burial chamber containing a parallelepipedic coffin covered with heavy stone slabs on three sides.
The stone used – pudding stone – was quarried nearby.
Although the site is undoubtedly designed for funerary purposes, the alignment of the menhirs suggests that it may also have been used for astronomy.
Site and monument listed (04-02-2014)
Listed as an exceptional heritage site of Wallonia (northern dolmen)
Copyright: All rights reserved
Discover the most beautiful and popular trails in the area, carefully bundled into appropriate selections.
Discover the most beautiful and popular attractions in the area, carefully bundled in appropriate selections.
With RouteYou, it's easy to create your own customised maps. Simply plot your route, add waypoints or nodes, add places of interest and places to eat and drink, and then easily share it with your family and friends.
Route planner<iframe src="https://plugin.routeyou.com/poiviewer/free/?language=en&params.poi.id=993241" width="100%" height="600" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Try this feature for free with a RouteYou Plus trial subscription.
If you already have such an account, then log in now.
© 2006-2024 RouteYou - www.routeyou.com