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Origin and history

The Calvary of Rosquelfen is located in the cemetery of the chapel Notre-Dame de Rosquelfen, in the municipality of Laniscat, in the department of Côtes-d'Armor in Brittany. This religious monument, whose construction dates back to at least the sixteenth century, was partially modified or completed until the seventeenth century. It is distinguished by its carved base illustrating key scenes of Christ's life: baptism, trial, crucifixion and resurrection. These artistic representations reflect the importance of biblical narration in Breton sacred art of that time.

The Calvary was officially recognized for its heritage value by being registered as historical monuments by an order of 23 June 2014. This protection covers the entire monument, identified under cadastral reference D 132. Although the exact location may have been confusing (some sources mentioning Bon Repos on Blavet, while administrative and GPS data confirm Laniscat), the archives of the Merimée base and the INSEE clearly place the monument on the territory of Laniscat. The management of the site is now a communal property.

This type of calvary, typical of interior Brittany, served both as a support of devotion for pilgrims and as an identity marker for local communities. The associated chapels, such as Rosquelfen, were often places of assembly for religious festivals and processions, playing a central role in the social and spiritual life of the Breton countryside between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The inclusion of Calvary among the protected monuments in 2014 underlines its importance as a material testimony of this intangible heritage.

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