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The cemetery cross of Augan is a stone religious monument erected in the 16th century, located in the cemetery of the commune of Augan, in Morbihan. It is distinguished by its octagonal structure and its sculpted representations of Christ, the Virgin Mary and Saint John, placed on a globe at the top. This type of monumental cross, typical of Brittany, served both as a funeral marker and as a symbol of faith for the local community.

The cross was listed as historical monuments on May 23, 1927, recognizing its heritage and artistic value. According to the sources, it was erected after the transfer of the cemetery in Augan, although the precise details of this move are not documented in the available texts. Today, it remains the property of the municipality and constitutes an architectural testimony of Breton Christian art of the Renaissance.

The available descriptions highlight the presence of round-bosse statuettes representing the Virgin and Saint John, accompanying Christ on the cross. These iconographic elements, combined with the octagonal shape of the barrel, reflect the stylistic influences of the time, mixing local tradition and universal religious patterns. The cross is listed in heritage databases such as Mérimée and the Brittany Inventory, confirming its importance in the regional heritage.

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