Megalithic Monuments of Brittany. 577 
DOLMENS. 
There are in the department of Moribihan about 400 dolmens, 
some in ruins, but many well preserved. Used for sepulture they 
may be described as houses for the dead. They are perhaps the 
earliest form of receptacle for the dead, although the Kistvaen, 
made of smaller flat stones with sides, ends, top and bottom shaped 
like a box or chest (Kist) and covered with stones like a cairn, may 
be older, but they may also have only been the sepultures of a 
poorer people, 
he dolmen of Crucuno is most frequently shown to the visitor. 
It is easy of access, is on the road from Plouharnel Carnac to 
Erdeven. It is large, in good condition and presents a fine appear- 
ance. It was used as a stable before being purchased by the 
government. Its form, size, and condition make it a good repre- 
sentative dolmen. 
Fic. 2,—Dolmen of Lochmariaker. 
The dolmen of Lochmariaker is situated near the village of that 
name overlooking the Gulf of Morbihan at its opening into the 
z Lochmariaker has many evidences of Roman occupation. It 
on this gulf, and probably within sight of this spot, where 
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