Road Cross à Bréhan dans le Morbihan

Timeline

Heritage classified

Key figures

Origin and history

The Mal-Mise Cross of Eslan, also known as the Road Cross, is located at the so-called "The City of Eslan", in the municipality of Bréhan, in Morbihan (Bretagne). Dated from the 1st quarter of the 18th century, this double-sided patted cross is placed on an original base: an old millstone. An inscription on this base indicates the year 1711, confirming its construction period. His name, "Male-Mise", would come from the peculiarity of his representation of Christ, whose feet would be arranged in reverse.

The cross was listed as historical monuments on May 23, 1927, recognizing its heritage value. Today it belongs to the municipality of Bréhan. The monument is distinguished by its simple but symbolic architecture: a monolithic cask supports a pattée cross, typical of the Breton Calvary of this time. Its location, close to the road, suggests a role as a landmark or a place of devotion for travelers and local inhabitants.

Depending on the sources available, including Monumentum and Wikipedia, the Mal-Mise Cross is a representative example of Breton road crosses, often linked to local legends or peculiarities. Its state of conservation and location (approximate GPS coordinates: 6002 The City of Eslan) make it an important part of Morbihan's religious and architectural heritage. The accuracy of its location is estimated as "passible" (note 5/10), indicating a geographic identification to be refined.

External links