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Origin and history

The so-called Corsary House, also known as the Kerisit House, was located on the present Church Square in Plozévet, Finistère. Built in the 18th century, this house would have belonged to a private officer, although this assignment remains hypothetical. The building had a rectangular plan, with a square tower of stairs to the north, a ground floor, a straight floor and a mansard floor. Its roof, slightly attic, was characteristic of the local architecture of the period.

The house was demolished in 1965, marking the disappearance of a heritage linked to Breton maritime history. The archives indicate that it was owned by the municipality of Plozévet before its destruction. Although its exact location is poorly specified (level 1/10 depending on the sources), its approximate address was 14 Jules Ferry Street. No information is available on its use after the 18th century or on any famous occupants.

The historical context of Plozévet in the 18th century was marked by maritime activities, including the race (legal piracy), a common practice in Brittany. The houses of that time often reflected the prosperity of local officers or shipowners. The demolition of this type of building in the 20th century is part of a period of urban modernization, where many old buildings have disappeared in favour of new infrastructure.

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