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The Cemetery Cross of Monteneuf is a schist cross, of a threshing and monolithic shape, located in Place Saint-Nicodème, near the church of the village. This monument, typical of Breton Christian architecture, is located in the Morbihan department in Brittany. Its exact location is listed at 1 Place Saint-Nicodème, in the commune of Monteneuf, whose Insee code is 56136.

The cross was inscribed as historical monuments by order of 30 May 1927. This official protection underscores its heritage importance and historical value, although the available sources do not specify its exact date of construction. Today it belongs to the municipality of Monteneuf and remains accessible to the public, although its state of conservation or its modalities of visit are not detailed.

Cemetery crosses, like Monteneuf, played a central role in the religious and social life of Breton communities. They served as a spiritual landmark, marking the entrance to sacred places or commemorating local events. Their presence also reflected parish organization and funeral practices of the time, often linked to Christian traditions rooted in the region.

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