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Origin and history

La Croix de chemin de Lambader is a historical monument located in Plougourvest, Finistère, Brittany. Dated from the 16th century, this stone cross is representative of the religious buildings of this period, often erected to mark places of passage or assembly.

Classified by ministerial decree on 28 November 1910, it is protected under the Historical Monuments. Its location, noted as "a priori satisfactory" (level 6/10), is specified at the approximate address of 1 Rue de Lambader. The property of the cross is shared between the municipality and a private owner.

The road crosses, like Lambader's, played an important role in the daily life of the 16th century Breton communities. They served as spiritual landmarks, points of prayer or commemoration, reflecting the strong religious impregnation of the rural society of the time. These monuments were also gathering places for local ceremonies or processions.

Available data from the Merimée database and Monumentum indicate that the cross is referenced under Insee code 29193 for the commune of Plougourvest. No additional information is provided on its iconography, current conservation status or any restorations.

The lack of details about the sponsor or artist is explained by the often anonymous nature of these achievements, linked to community or parish initiatives. These crosses, though modest, are a valuable heritage for understanding local history and past religious practices.

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