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The Calvary of the Pont-Croix road to Plovan is an emblematic 16th century religious monument, located in the municipality of Plovan, in Finistère. This calvary, typical of the Breton Renaissance architecture, bears an inscription dated 1553 on its base, mentioning the name of J. Le Berre. It was classified as a Historic Monument by order of 22 June 1942, thus protecting its integrity and heritage value.

The precise dating of 1553, engraved on the base, allows to situate its construction in a historical context marked by the affirmation of religious art in Brittany. The Breton Calvaries of that time often served as spiritual and artistic landmarks, reflecting both the local devotion and the stylistic influences of the Renaissance. This monument, though modest in its approximate location, remains an important testimony to the religious and cultural history of the region.

The calvary is located along the Pont-Croix road, in a rural environment that has probably changed little since its construction. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments in 1942 underlines its heritage importance, although its exact location is considered "a priori satisfactory" according to modern criteria. Available data, from sources such as Monumentum, confirm its protected heritage status, without providing further details on its current use or maintenance.

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