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Calvary of Saint-Lunaire en Ille-et-Vilaine

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine religieux
Calvaire
Ille-et-Vilaine

Calvary of Saint-Lunaire

    Rue Saint-Briac
    35800 Saint-Lunaire
Calvaire de Saint-Lunaire
Calvaire de Saint-Lunaire
Calvaire de Saint-Lunaire
Calvaire de Saint-Lunaire
Calvaire de Saint-Lunaire
Calvaire de Saint-Lunaire
Calvaire de Saint-Lunaire
Calvaire de Saint-Lunaire
Calvaire de Saint-Lunaire
Calvaire de Saint-Lunaire
Crédit photo : Pymouss - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000
XVIe siècle
Initial construction
22 mars 1930
Registration for historical monuments
1944
Destruction by bombardment
1954
Similar reconstruction
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Calvaire (cad. AB 248): entry by order of 22 March 1930

Origin and history

The Calvary of Saint-Lunaire is a monumental cross erected in the 16th century in the village of Saint-Lunaire, Brittany. It is distinguished by its carved representations: Christ on the cross on its eastern face, and a Virgin to the Child on its western face. This monument, typical of Breton Christian architecture, was originally located in front of the old church of the commune, marking the religious and social centre of the village.

Listed as a historical monument on March 22, 1930, the Calvary suffered major damage during the 1944 bombings, which destroyed the original cross. An identical reconstruction was undertaken in 1954, preserving its historical and symbolic aspect for the local community. Today, there remains a testimony of 16th century religious art and the resilience of Breton heritage to modern conflicts.

Located north of the department of Ille-et-Vilaine, at the precise address of Rue Saint-Briac or Place du Pilori, the Calvary belongs to the commune of Saint-Lunaire. Its protection as a historic monument underlines its heritage importance, while reflecting the artistic and devotional practices of Renaissance Brittany. The accuracy of its location is estimated as fair, depending on available sources.

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