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The cross of the cemetery of Bain-de-Bretagne is a monumental four-lobed cross erected in the 15th century. Located in the cemetery of the commune, it is distinguished by its sculpted crown, representing on one side the cross Christ surrounded by the Virgin and Saint Mary Magdalene, and on the other side the Virgin with the Child. Although its original base has disappeared, it was restored on a modern cask with a square base, thus preserving its historical character.

Classified as historical monuments since 28 January 1908, this cross illustrates Breton religious art of the late Middle Ages. His iconography reflects the themes of Passion and Marian devotion, typical of the calvaries of this period. The cross, owned by the commune, is today a tangible testimony to the architectural and spiritual heritage of Bain-de-Bretagne.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its importance in the inventory of historic monuments in Ille-et-Vilaine. Its present location, avenue du Général-de-Gaulle, and its partial state (truncated cost) recall the challenges of conservation of medieval works outside. The cross remains a point of interest for the study of Breton calvaries, as mentioned in the work of Eugene Royer on the calvaries of the region.

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