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The church Saint-Méen de Lannevent is a religious monument located in the commune of Bconté, in the department of Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany. Built mainly in the sixteenth century, it has a typical architecture of this period, with a porch surmounted by a bell tower accessible by a cylindrical tower. The building adopts a Latin cross plan, and its entrance is decorated with a door lined with a braid and hooks, decorative elements typical of Gothic art flamboyant still present in the Renaissance.

The interior of the church is covered, an architectural detail that emphasizes its historical character. The west gate, dated from the late 16th century, was reused, indicating changes or reuses of materials over the centuries. The church is surrounded by a square planted with trees, a traditional area in Brittany often associated with parish enclosures.

In 1964, Saint-Méen de Lannevent Church was partially listed as historical monuments by order of 19 February. This protection concerns both the building itself and its site, recognizing their heritage value. The property of the church belongs to the municipality of Bcon regards, which makes it an accessible public good, although information about its openness to the public or its current uses is not specified in the available sources.

The location of the church is indicated as being in Lanneven, a place called Bcon regard, with geographical precision deemed "a priori satisfactory". The GPS coordinates and the postal address allow the monument to be located in a rural setting, typical of the Breton churches of that time. Sources also refer to references in heritage databases such as Mérimée, confirming its status as a historic monument.

The architecture of the church, with its bell tower and dome pierced by small openings, reflects the stylistic influences of the Breton Renaissance, while preserving Gothic elements. This mixture of styles is common in the religious buildings of this period, where techniques and tastes evolve gradually. The absence of references to historical characters or specific sponsors in the sources limits the knowledge of actors who have contributed to its construction or history.

Finally, Saint-Méen de Lannevent church is part of a wider religious and cultural landscape, that of Côtes-d'Armor, where many similar monuments are listed. Its inscription among the historical monuments protected in 1964 makes it an important witness to the architectural and religious heritage of Brittany.

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