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The cross of Paimpol, also called the cross of Kérity or the cross of Sainte-Barbe, is a historical monument located in the municipality of Paimpol, in the department of Côtes-d-Armor in Brittany. It is precisely on Rue Sainte-Barbe, in the district of Kérity. This 17th century cross embodies the architectural and religious heritage of the city, reflecting the Christian traditions of the time in Brittany.

The cross was inscribed as historical monuments by an order of 31 March 1926. This official protection underscores its heritage and cultural importance. It is now owned by Paimpol, which guarantees its preservation and maintenance. Although the sources do not specify its exact use at the time, this type of cross was usually erected to mark a place of devotion, a crossroads, or to commemorate a religious or community event.

The district of Kérity, where the cross stands, is also known to house the chapel of St.Barbe, suggesting a concentration of religious monuments in this area. The cross, with its precise location and official inscription, is a tangible testimony of local history and Breton Christian art of the seventeenth century. The available data do not mention any specific characters or events related to its construction or historical use.

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