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The 17th century granite cross of Trébeurden is a listed historical monument erected in 1697 in the Breton municipality. It once belonged to the domain of the Suzeran lords of Trébeurden, especially the monks of the Abbey of Bvistique and the lords of Penlan, thus reflecting the links between religious power and local nobility at that time. Its location, near the entrance of the chapel, emphasizes its role in community devotion, with a base composed of a walk supporting the structure.

The cut-sided cask of the cross presents two emblematic representations: the cross Christ on one side, and a Virgin on the other, typical of the Breton Christian iconography of the Great Century. The cross was inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 10 June 1964, under the cadastral reference AB 225. Today, it is owned by the municipality of Trébeurden, although its exact location (20 Rue de la Chapelle) is considered to be of poor accuracy (note 5/10) according to the heritage databases.

This monument illustrates the influence of Breton abbeys such as B Regard, which held seigneurial rights in territories such as Trebeurden. Crosses of this type often served as spiritual landmarks or pillars delineating sacred spaces, while affirming the authority of local lords. Their preservation until the contemporary era is evidence of their attachment to the cultural and religious landscape of the region.

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