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The Saint-Tugdual Cemetery Cross is a historic monument located in the village of Saint-Tugdual, Morbihan, England. It is located near the church and dates mainly from the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. Its earlier base suggests an earlier origin, while the date of 1704, engraved on the base, probably corresponds to a restoration. This calvary, carved in granite, is decorated with scenes of Christ's life: Baptism, Arrestation in the Garden of Olives, Flagellation and Passion. A Pietà and a Crucifixion complete the iconographic representations.

The cross was classified as historical monuments on 16 February 1929. Its architecture combines elements of the late 15th or early 16th century, reused after the destruction of an earlier building in 1960. These elements include nave berries and a 1673 stone. The Calvary, originally deposited, bears an undecrypted inscription in Gothic letters. This monument illustrates Breton religious art and its evolution throughout the centuries, mixing medieval tradition and later additions.

The site also includes a 17th century fountain, showing the importance of water points in the parish spaces of the era. The cross, owned by the municipality, remains a central element of the local heritage, reflecting both Christian devotion and the know-how of Breton stone tailors. Its location, on the square of August 22, 1944, makes it a visual and historical landmark for residents and visitors.

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