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The chapel of Locmaria, located at the place called Locmaria in the commune of La Chapelle-Neuve (Morbihan, Brittany), dates from the 15th and 16th centuries. It has a structure in the shape of a Latin cross, with a western facade adorned with a broken arched door, molded with toers and columns with capitals. This door is framed with a relief border resting on two carved masks. The building was listed as historic monuments on April 16, 1975, recognizing its heritage and architectural value.

Near the chapel is a 16th-century calvary, classified as historical monuments as early as 16 April 1935. This calvary consists of a circular base topped by an octagonal barrel, carrying a cross with a Christ on one side and a Virgin on the other. These elements illustrate the importance of calvary in Breton religious tradition, often associated with local chapels and pilgrimage sites.

The chapel and its calvary are owned by the commune of La Chapelle-Neuve. Their presence bears witness to the religious and cultural history of the region, where Christian buildings played a central role in community life. These monuments, typical of Brittany, reflect the artistic and devotional practices of the 15th and 16th centuries, periods marked by an increase in religious architecture in France.

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