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Origin and history

The cemetery cross of Saint-Malo-de-Beignon is a monumental cross located in Place de l'Eglise, in the heart of the village of Saint-Malo-de-Beignon, in the Morbihan department. Dating from the 16th century, it is distinguished by its spiral canned barrel and its sculptures representing, on one side, the cross Christ framed by the Virgin and Saint John, and on the other, a Pietà. This calvary, carved in a long monolithic cask, illustrates Breton religious art of the Renaissance, mixing local tradition and stylistic influences of the era.

Classified as historical monuments by order of 8 December 1927, this cross is an integral part of the funeral and religious heritage of the commune. Originally located in the parish cemetery, it symbolizes the popular devotion and central role of the Church in community life in the late Middle Ages and early modern times. Its inscription as a historical monument underlines its artistic value and its importance for local history.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, specify that the cross belongs to the municipality of Saint-Malo-de-Bignon and that it is still visible today, although its exact location has evolved over time. The portal of French historical monuments and the departmental archives of Morbihan complete the information on this heritage, highlighting its representative character of the Breton calvaries of the period.

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