Menhir is defined as what?

• A. A single upright standing stone
• B. Two upright stones supporting a horizontal capstone
• C. Circular ring of stones
• D. A tall column with base and capital

Answer: (A)

A single upright standing stone. Menhirs are monolithic stones set upright in the ground by prehistoric peoples, often appearing alone or in alignments. They are not constructed from multiple stones with a capstone, nor are they rings of stones or classical columns. The other options describe a dolmen (two or more upright stones with a capstone), a stone circle or cromlech, and a traditional architectural column, respectively. The defining trait of a menhir is that it is one tall stone standing upright.