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The Buleon Cemetery Cross is located in the village of Buleon, Morbihan, Brittany. Built in the 17th century, it is located south of the apse of the local church. His name probably comes from the old cemetery that once surrounded the church, before being moved to the periphery. This monument is a typical example of the Breton cemetery crosses, often associated with parish churches and serving as a spiritual landmark for the community.

The cross was listed as historic monuments on March 20, 1934, recognizing its heritage value. Its architecture is distinguished by an octagonal summer with a niche on the base, housing a statue of Saint Brigitte holding a fox. The sides of the cross present two major scenes: a crucifixion with Christ accompanied by Saint John and the Virgin on one side, and a Virgin with the Child on the other, all surmounted by a straight pediment.

According to the sources, the monument also includes a statuette of Saint John the Baptist in the lower part of the summer. The cross, owned by the commune, illustrates Breton religious art of modern times, mixing Christian symbolism and local elements. Its initial location near the church reflects its central role in parish life, at a time when cemeteries were often adjacent to places of worship.

The carved representations, such as that of Saint Brigitte with a fox, could evoke local legends or specific attributes associated with this saint in Brittany. The sharp pediment and the details of the sculptures bear witness to an artisanal know-how characteristic of the seventeenth century in the region. Today, the cross remains a point of historical and cultural interest for Buleon and its visitors.

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