Registration for Historic Monuments 18 février 2021 (≈ 2021)
Protection of the chapel and fountains.
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Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The chapel of Saint-Samson in its entirety, with its two fountains. The chapel is located at the place called Saint-Samson, cadastral section ZB plot No. 21. The two fountains are located at the place called Perzo cadastrales ZB n° 19 : inscription by decree of 18 February 2021
Origin and history
The chapel Saint-Samson is a religious building located in the commune of Neulliac, Morbihan department (56), Brittany. It is located precisely at the place known as Saint-Samson, on cadastral plot ZB No.21. This monument, whose exact construction period is not specified in the available sources, was included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 18 February 2021.
This protection applies not only to the chapel in its entirety, but also to two associated fountains, located at the site called Perzo (parcelle ZB n°19). These elements illustrate the historical and cultural significance of the site, often linked to ancient religious or local practices. The chapel and its fountains, now shared property between the municipality and a private owner, are part of a rural Breton landscape marked by a strong Christian tradition.
The chapels of this type historically played a central role in community life, serving as places of worship, pilgrimage or gathering for the inhabitants of the surrounding countryside. Their preservation reflects the desire to maintain an architectural and intangible heritage, reflecting past ways of life and beliefs. Although the sources do not detail the specific activities related to this monument, its recent listing highlights its contemporary heritage interest.
