Construction of the cross XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Estimated period of construction of the monument.
13 mai 1937
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 13 mai 1937 (≈ 1937)
Official protection of the cemetery cross.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cross located on the wall (Box K 500): inscription by order of 13 May 1937
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any historical actors.
Origin and history
Pluherlin Cemetery, located in Morbihan in Brittany, is known for its 16th century cross, a granite vestige inscribed with historical monuments since 1937. This redentated Latin cross, with its pawted arms, presents a Christ in bas-relief on its two sides. It is now placed on an appentis in the southeast corner of the cemetery, although its exact provenance remains unknown.
The cross is distinguished by its square cross-section drum, underlined by mouldings at angles, and its members equal to the ends rounded in quarter of a circle. Christ is represented there with disproportionate proportions, typical of the Breton religious art of the Renaissance. Its designation as historic monuments in 1937 attests to its heritage and artistic value.
This monument, owned by the commune of Pluterlin, illustrates the importance of cemetery crosses in Breton Christian culture. These crosses served as both a spiritual marker and a funeral marker, reflecting local beliefs and crafts. Their preservation allows us to understand the religious and artistic practices of the time.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its protected status and precise location at 8 Rue des Tilleuls. Despite the poor GPS location (level 5/10), its access remains possible, although practical information on visits is not detailed.
