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The Cross of Salvation of Pleumeur-Gautier is a monumental cross erected at the beginning of the eighteenth century, more precisely in 1723, with its base. It is located in the commune of Pleumeur-Gautier, in the Côtes-d'Armor department, in Brittany. Its exact location is on the Lezardieux road, a historical axis linking several villages in the region.

The cross was inscribed as historical monuments by a ministerial decree dated 7 September 1933. This protection recognizes its heritage value and its importance in the Breton cultural landscape. Today it belongs to the municipality of Pleumeur-Gautier and is classified as a public domain, although its cadastre is not specified in the archives.

The monument is part of a historical context in which the crossroads or crossroads played a central role in the religious and social life of rural communities. In the 18th century, Brittany was marked by strong Catholic practice, and these crosses served as spiritual landmarks, places of prayer or gathering. Their presence also reflected the influence of the Church in the organization of territories and movements.

The available sources, including Wikipedia and the Merimée base, confirm its status as a historical monument and its approximate location, recorded with average accuracy (level 5 of 10). A photo licensed under Creative Commons, attributed to Crepi22, documents its current appearance. No additional information is provided on any sponsors or artisans involved in its construction.

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