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The castle of Yvignac-la-Tour is a building built in the 1840s, located in the town of Yvignac-la-Tour, at the so-called place of Kermaria, in the department of Côtes-d的Armor. It is distinguished by its symmetrical plane, with a rectangular building body and a three-span protruding forebody, topped by a triangular pediment. The coated masonry, embellished with berry frames and cut stone angle chains, reflects a sober and balanced architectural style.

The castle is probably erected near the old fief de la Bouyère, although its exact origins remain unclear. At the beginning of the 20th century, it belongs to the Pollock Gore family, a lineage whose local influence is attested. The building is partially listed as historic monuments on October 9, 1964, with the tower and the departure of the courtine as protected elements, highlighting its heritage interest.

The location of the castle, in a department marked by a rich feudal history, suggests a role both residential and symbolic. The castles of this time in Brittany, often linked to aristocratic or bourgeois families, illustrate a transition between the old defensive structures and the recreational residences. The site, although little documented before the 19th century, is part of an architectural landscape where manor houses and small castles punctuate the territory, witness to a noble or easy occupation.

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