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The church of Saint-Thuriau de Quintin, located in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany, is a religious building dating back to the 15th century. It was the parish church of the commune until its partial demolition in the 18th century, after being deemed dangerous by the council of the king of France. Only the tower, rebuilt in 1754-1755, remained until its collapse in 1833.

The ruins preserved today in the cemetery of Quintin reveal notable architectural elements, such as an ogival arch with tympanum, supported by a legging forming two equally ogival openings. Mouldings adorned with committed gorges and columns frame these passages, while foothills reinforce masonry. A small lower door allows access to a circular staircase, vestige of the old structure.

The history of the church is marked by two expert studies, carried out in 1763 and 1767, which led to its demolition in 1773. The cult was then transferred to the Chapel of the Carmelites, then in 1790 to the Collège Notre-Dame. The remains of the building, including a 15th century cross, were inscribed as historical monuments by order of 28 May 1951.

The tower, the last element standing after 1773, collapsed definitively in 1833, leaving only the ruins visible today. These remains, owned by the municipality, are accessible according to the opening hours of the cemetery. Their preservation makes it possible to observe 15th century architectural techniques and subsequent modifications, such as the reconstruction of the tower in the 18th century.

The church Saint-Thuriau illustrates the evolution of religious and architectural practices in Brittany, as well as the royal administrative decisions influencing the local heritage. Its inscription as a historic monument underscores its heritage importance, despite its state of ruin.

The available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm these elements, while specifying that the ruins are located at the approximate address of 6 Rue Sainte-Anne in Quintin, in a state of location deemed "passable" according to geometric precision criteria.

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