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Origin and history

The cross of the Roz-Landrieux cemetery is a monument located in the municipality of the same name in Brittany. This type of cross, often erected in cemeteries or at crossroads, traditionally served as a religious landmark and symbol of faith for local communities. Details of its construction, style or sponsor are not documented in available sources.

In the Breton countryside, the cemetery crosses played a central role in social and spiritual life. They marked the sacred space for the rest of the deceased and served as a gathering point during funeral ceremonies or processions. Their presence also reflected the importance of the Catholic religion in the organisation of villages, where the church and cemetery often formed the symbolic and geographical heart of the community.