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The Bizole Calvary, located in Treffléan in Morbihan (British), is a 16th century historical monument. Built in granite, it is located at the entrance of the chapel Saint-Jean-Baptiste (17th century), at the place called Bizole. This calvary is built on an altar-shaped pedestal, with a cylindrical barrel topped by a twist. On its faces are carved Christ on the cross between the Virgin and Saint John, as well as a scene of descent of the cross. At his feet, a coat of arms carries the arms of Callac's family, attesting to a connection with this local lineage.

The Calvary was listed as historic monuments on February 16, 1929, recognizing its heritage value. The property belongs to the municipality of Treffléan. Its typical architecture of the 16th century Breton Calvary reflects the religious and artistic importance of these buildings in the region, often associated with chapels or places of pilgrimage. The presence of the coat of arms suggests a patronage or command by a noble family of the time.

The neighbouring chapel, Saint-Jean-Baptiste, although built a century later, is part of the same religious and cultural context. These monuments illustrate the Marian and Christian devotion in Brittany, as well as the role of aristocratic families in the construction of sacred buildings. The Bizole Calvary, with its detailed sculptures, also bears witness to the mastery of local stone tailors, working granite, an emblematic material of the region.

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