Construction of the cross XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Period of construction of the monument.
20 mars 1935
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 20 mars 1935 (≈ 1935)
Official protection of the monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Kercloarec Cross (not cadastre; public domain): registration by decree of 29 March 1935
Key figures
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Origin and history
The cross of Kercloarec is a monumental cross located at Kercloarec, in the commune of Plumelin, Morbihan. Dating from the 17th century, it is erected close to a road and is distinguished by its barrel decorated with a tabernacle carved of characters and wings. The cross itself is surrounded by esse-shaped motifs and bears a representation of the crucifixion. His designation as Historic Monuments on March 20, 1935, underscores his heritage importance.
The cross is associated with an altar, suggesting both religious and commemorative use. Its road location indicates that it probably served as a landmark or a place of devotion for local travellers and residents. Although the source text also mentions a nearby chapel and fountain, these elements are not directly related to the cross itself in the descriptions available. No specific information is provided about its sponsor or the exact circumstances of its construction.
The architectural style of the cross, with its carved motifs and its tabernacle, is characteristic of the Breton crosses of the modern era. These monuments often played a central role in the religious and social life of rural communities, marking places of assembly or stages on pilgrimage paths. The Kercloarec cross, by its location and iconography, is part of this tradition, although the details of its specific use or detailed history remain partial in the sources consulted.
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