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The chapel of Notre-Dame de Kerhir, located 1.5 km northwest of the village of Plounévez-Quintin (Côtes-d It is built in the shape of a Latin cross, it is constructed of assembled granite, measuring 35 meters long for 24 meters wide at the transept. Its sandstones, typical of the sixteenth century, coexist with posterior elements such as the western tower and its gable, dated 1729 (visible inscription). The tower, massive and granite, has an openwork arrow and a balustrade terrace, while the classic door is surmounted by a circular pediment decorated with a niche framed with pilasters. Inside, a statue depicts Saint Maurice as a Roman soldier, testifying to the worship dedicated to him in this place.

The chapel benefited from a major restoration between 2005 and 2007, aimed at consolidating its polychrome and gilded vault (165 m2), created in the 19th century by artist Raphaël Donguy (1812–77). This vault, damaged by time, was dismantled, restored with grafts, then rested. Ranked a historical monument by decree of 5 October 1964, the chapel includes in its protection the placister, the enclosure and the large surrounding trees (cadastre B 148, 149). A communal property, it illustrates Breton architectural evolution, mixing medieval heritage and Baroque influences.

The site is also distinguished by its precise location, marked "24 Kerhir" on the cadastral registers, and its GPS location considered "very satisfactory" (note 8/10). The sources available (Wikipedia, Monumentum, Mérimée base) underline its heritage importance, both for its architecture and for its role in local devotion to Saint Maurice. The chapel thus embodies a major historical and religious milestone in the landscape of the Côtes d'Armor, between artistic heritage and community memory.

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