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Origin and history

The two cemetery crosses of Saint Maudez, located in the eponymous village in Brittany, date from the 16th century. They are a typical example of the monumental Breton crosses, often erected in parish enclosures to mark the sacred space and serve as a landmark for the faithful. These stone crosses reflect the know-how of the tailors of the time and the symbolic importance of religion in everyday life.

In 1953, one of the two crosses was broken by a storm, an event that illustrates the vulnerability of these monuments to the weather. Despite this incident, the crosses have remained protected as Historic Monuments since their inscription by order of 28 October 1926. Their approximate location, noted as "passable" in the databases, is located near the place called Le Tertre, in the heart of the commune of Saint-Maudez.

These crosses, owned by the commune, are part of a wider religious heritage in Brittany, marked by the presence of calvaries and parish enclosures. Their preservation allows us to witness the cultural and spiritual practices of the sixteenth and twentieth centuries, between veneration, lapidary art and collective memory. Their current status and accessibility are not specified in available sources, but their protected status ensures their conservation for future generations.

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