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Origin and history

La Croix de Tréhat is a monument in the municipality of Glénac, Brittany. The available data do not specify its period of construction or architectural style, but its name suggests a local origin, probably linked to a place or family in the region. The monumental crosses in Brittany were often erected at crossroads, near churches or on pilgrimage paths.

They served as landmarks, religious symbols or commemorations for local communities. Their presence reflected the importance of the Christian faith in daily life, as well as the role of lords or parishes in their edification.