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The 17th-century cross of Plussulien is a cemetery cross originally located in the cemetery of the commune, now extinct. It is now located in the Church Square, in the heart of the village of Plussulien, in the department of Côtes-d的Armor. This monument, typical of Breton religious art, is characterized by its Pietà carved in granite, representing the Virgin holding Christ dead in her arms.

The cross was listed as historic monuments by order of 27 March 1926, thereby recognizing its heritage value. Originally integrated into a funerary space, it bears witness to the local religious and artistic practices of the seventeenth century. Today, it belongs to the commune and remains accessible to the public, although the cemetery that housed it has disappeared.

This type of cross, frequent in Brittany, served both as a sacred marker for the deceased and as a gathering point for religious ceremonies. The granite Pietà, like the one in Plussulien, were often commanded by parish communities or wealthy families to adorn cemeteries or the surroundings of churches. Their presence reflected the importance of Marian devotion in the region.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its historic status and current location. The Merimée base, dedicated to architectural heritage, also references this cross under the code Insee 22244, associating Plussulien with the arrondissement of Saint-Brieuc. No additional information is provided on any sponsors or artisans who have made the work.

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