Probable construction of the dovecote XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Estimated rind dome dating.
1800
Construction of farm buildings
Construction of farm buildings 1800 (≈ 1800)
Three agricultural buildings still dated.
17 mars 1988
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 17 mars 1988 (≈ 1988)
Order of inscription of the dovecote.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Colombier de Maros (Case F 36): entry by order of 17 March 1988
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character mentioned
Sources do not cite any historical actors.
Origin and history
The dovecote of Maros is a historic monument located in the commune of Plouagat, in the Côtes-d'Armor department, Brittany. This circular dovecote, remarkable by its veined dome, is one of the rare remains of the ancient castle of Maros, now extinct. Probably dating from the seventeenth century, it is surrounded by three farm buildings built around 1800, bearing witness to the architectural and agricultural evolution of the site over the centuries.
The dovecote was registered as historic monuments by order of 17 March 1988, thereby recognizing its heritage value. This type of construction, often associated with seigneuries or agricultural estates, served as a symbol of prestige and food resource for landowners. In Plouagat, as in many parts of Brittany, dovecotes were key elements of agricultural holdings and noble residences.
Today, the dovecote of Maros stands at the place called Maros, at the approximate address 5329 Maros, 22170 Plouagat. Although the sources do not specify its accessibility to the public, its inclusion in the Merimée base and its status as a historic monument make it a significant part of the local heritage. The available data, from Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its architectural importance and its anchor in Breton rural history.
