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The chapel of Saint Maudé, located at the place-named Saint Maudé in Guiscriff (Morbihan), is a religious building in the shape of a Latin cross, built in two phases: the nave (undetermined date) and the transept-choeur in the 16th century. Its ogival architecture, in large and medium-sized apparatus, houses a predominantly 16th century statuary, including representations of Saint Maudé (patron of the chapel), Saint Benedict, Saint Yves and Saint Adrien. The carved sandstones and beams adorned with dragon gules testify to a neat craftsmanship.

The first written mention of the chapel dates back to an admission dated 30 June 1507. Ranked a historic monument on October 6, 1925, it underwent major restorations: roof re-established in 1961, walls consolidated between 1992 and 1995, and laying a rooster on the bell tower in 1992. The chapel, dedicated to Saint Maudé (Irish or Welsh monk of the sixth century known for its therapeutic powers), welcomes an annual pardon on the fourth Sunday of August and a Christmas crèche.

The stained glass windows include an unidentified shield with weapons "of chief azure of gold loaded with three shells of Gules", suggesting a link with a local noble family. The renovations of the 19th (1838, 1864) and 20th centuries preserved its medieval character. Today a communal property, the chapel remains a place of worship and heritage, illustrating the Breton religious art of the Renaissance.

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