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The church Saint-Edern de Plouédern is a historical monument located in Finistère, Brittany. It is characterized by a three-nave architecture, with a flat bedside decorated with three gables. The inner arches in third-point, dated from the beginning of the sixteenth century, bear witness to its late medieval origin. The north and south walls, rebuilt in the seventeenth century, bear the dates of 1609 and 1626, reflecting successive renovation campaigns.

The bell tower, erected in the 18th century on the western gable, marks the completion of the major transformations of the building. Inside, a painted wooden canopy protects baptismal fonts, adding an artistic and liturgical dimension. The church, classified as Historic Monument in 1926, illustrates the architectural and religious evolution of the region, mixing Gothic heritage and Baroque adaptations.

The location of the church, on the Place de la Mairie de Plouédern, makes it a central point of the municipality. Its inscription in the title of Historic Monuments highlights its heritage importance, while recalling its historical role in the community and spiritual life of the Breton village.

The available sources, including Monumentum, specify that the building belongs to the municipality and mention an approximate location, with a cartographic accuracy deemed to be satisfactory a priori. The lack of details about its accessibility or contemporary uses (visits, events) limits the knowledge of its current status, but its architecture and history make it a key witness to the Finnish religious heritage.

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