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The 17th century cross of Remungol is a granite calvary with a height of 4.30 meters, located in the enclosure of the old cemetery, near the church of the village. It consists of a base of two steps surmounted by an altar table, on which rests a square base with cut strips. The octagonal cask, adorned with a moulure capital, supports a cross carved of characters: Christ surrounded by St.Mathilde and St.Madeleine on one side, and the Virgin with the Child framed by two apostles on the other. Originally, it was placed in front of the western facade of the church, before being moved to its current location, facing the Saint Julitte fountain.

Classified as a historic monument since December 12, 1930, this cross was restored in early 2011. It originally belonged to the town of Remungol, which is now part of the commune of Avellys in the Morbihan department. Its architecture and sculptures reflect the Breton religious art of the modern era, marked by a strong Christian symbolism and integration into the parish landscape.

Breton calvaries, like Remungol's, played a central role in community life in the 17th century. They served as a place of prayer, a gathering for processions, and a visual landmark in the villages. Their iconography, often rich in detail, aimed at educating the faithful and strengthening local devotion. The presence of local saints, as Sainte-Julitte evoked by the nearby fountain, underscores the anchoring of these monuments in the popular and religious traditions of the region.

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