menhir Zakletý mnich / Petrified monk, Drahomyšl, Czech republic
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Noe1
N 50° 18.904 E 013° 38.945
33U E 403819 N 5574535
Menhir "Petrified monk" is the second largest menhir in the Czech Republic.
Waymark Code: WMBM6F
Location: Ústecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 06/01/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member snaik
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Menhir "Petrified monk" is a megalithic monument, the second largest menhir in the Czech Republic. It is made of quartz sandstone, has a height of 220 cm, triangular in shape with a base of 250 cm and a tip width of 50 cm. Weight is estimated at more than 2 tons. There is a hypothesis that had an astronomical function.
Type: Menhir

Number: 1.00

Size:
2,2 m

Source:
unknown

Purpose:
astronomical

Parking: Not Listed
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