Wéris Megalithic Field

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Wéris village well known for its megaliths, including dolmens and menhirs. There is a 'Museum of Megaliths' in the centre of the village. Listed as an exceptional heritage site of Wallonia, The North Dolmen of Wéris is part of a megalithic field stretching about 8 km long and 300 m wide. In the current state of research, this megalithic field consists of two covered walkway dolmens with associated menhirs, and six sites signaled by lone menhirs.

Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Belgium All sites in Wéris

Address
Rue des Dolmens 26-30, Wéris, Belgium

Established
3000 BC

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