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Origin and history

The Saint-Jérôme de Cast church, located in Place Saint-Hubert in the Finistère, dates mainly from the 15th century, as evidenced by the gable architecture of the southern porch. It stands out for its up-to-date slender bell tower, with a unique bell room. This monument, emblematic of Breton religious architecture, has been partially redesigned in the 16th and 17th centuries, notably for the choir, the nave and the bell tower.

The church calvary, erected in 1660 and attributed to the sculptor Roland Doré, bears inscriptions mentioning the names of M CC LE GLINEC, IAC CROISSANT, and M LE GLINEC PETR DE CAST. These elements, as well as marks of taskron visible on the vault of the south porch (first half of the 16th century), highlight the architectural and artisanal evolution of the site. The building and its calvary were classified as historic monuments by order of March 31, 1916, recognizing their heritage value.

Inside, the church houses a 17th-century procession cross, also classified as historical monuments. The south porch was partially rebuilt in 1784, as indicated by the inscription V AND D M LE BAUTRO LE MEN F 1784. These successive additions reflect the liturgical and community needs of Cast, a Breton village whose history is closely linked to this religious edifice.

The church was initially preceded by an ossuary, now destroyed, and housed a carved group representing Saint Hubert, patron of the hunters. These details, combined with its central location in the village, illustrate its social and spiritual role in local life, from the Middle Ages to modern times.

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