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The cemetery of Saint-Caradec-Trégomel, located in Morbihan in Brittany, is known for its calvary and ossuary, both classified as historical monuments since 8 June 1925. These architectural elements, emblematic of Breton Christian art, are located in the immediate vicinity of the parish church, in the heart of the village. Their presence attests to the religious and community importance of the place from the 17th century, period of reconstruction or major development of the site.

The calvary, typical of the Breton achievements of the 16th-17th centuries, and the ossuary, now partially destroyed, reflect the funeral and devotional practices of the era. The 1925 classification underscores their heritage value, linked to their seniority and role in local memory. The sources also mention a western door and a nave dating back to the late 15th or early 16th century, as well as a transept and choir reconstructed in the 17th century, illustrating the architectural evolution of the religious complex.

Although some elements such as the 17th century ossuary have disappeared, the site preserves a monumental 18th century cross, now destroyed, and traces of interior alterations in the 19th century. The precise location, at 25 Rue de l'Eglise, and its status as communal property make it an accessible place, anchored in the historical landscape of Saint-Caradec-Trégomel. The mapping accuracy of the site is estimated to be poor (level 5/10), based on available data.

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