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Rosquelfen Cross in Laniscat en Côtes-d'Armor

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine religieux
Croix

Rosquelfen Cross in Laniscat

    Impasse du Calvaire
    22570 Laniscat

Timeline

Époque contemporaine
2000
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

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Origin and history

La Croix de Rosquelfen is a monument in the municipality of Laniscat, Brittany. This type of cross, often erected at crossroads or near places of worship, served as a religious landmark or symbol for the inhabitants. Details of its construction or sponsor are not available from current sources.

In medieval and modern Brittany, the monumental crosses played a central role in everyday life. They marked parish boundaries, served as gathering points for processions, or commemorated local events. Their presence reflected the importance of the Christian faith in the social and territorial organization of rural communities.