Construction of calvary XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Period of construction of the monument in Lanrivoare.
11 octobre 1930
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 11 octobre 1930 (≈ 1930)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Calvary (Box B 404): inscription by order of 11 October 1930
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Origin and history
The Calvary of Lanrivoare is a religious building in the municipality of the same name, in the department of Finistère, Brittany. Built in the 18th century, it embodies the typical Christian architecture of this period, marked by a strong presence of religious monuments in the Breton countryside. Its inscription in the title of historical monuments by order of 11 October 1930 underlines its heritage importance and its artistic or historical value recognized by the State.
In 18th-century Brittany, Calvary played a central role in the lives of local communities. They served as both a place of devotion, a visual landmark in the landscape, and a support for religious teaching. These monuments, often erected near churches or at crossroads, reflected popular piety and social structure around the parish.
Their presence also reflected the influence of the Catholic Church in daily life, between local traditions and liturgical practices.
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