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The chapel of the Trinity of Melgven is a religious building located in the commune of Melgven, in the department of Finistère (Bretagne region). Built between the 15th and 16th centuries, it is distinguished by its remarkable architecture, including its main entrance into the gable supporting the bell tower. The tympanum of this door is decorated with a sculpture depicting the Trinity, surrounded by angels wearing banners. An isolated exterior staircase, connected by a bridge to the bell chamber, adds to its architectural originality.

The chapel was classified as historical monuments by a decree of 21 December 1914, thereby recognizing its heritage value. This classification covers the entire building, identified under cadastral reference D 320. Owned by the municipality of Melgven, the chapel is located precisely at 160 La Trinité, according to data from the Merimée database. Its state of conservation and its openness to the public are not detailed in the available sources, but its protected status makes it a key element of Breton religious heritage.

The building illustrates the importance of local chapels in medieval and modern Brittany, often built as places of devotion or pilgrimage. These buildings also served as community landmarks, sheltering sacred art and religious gatherings. The Trinity of Melgven, with its iconography and architecture, reflects the artistic and spiritual traditions of the region at that time, while at the same time testifying to construction techniques in vogue in the 15th and 16th centuries.

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