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Origin and history

The church of Sainte-Thumette, built in the 16th century in Kérity (Penmarch), was originally a chapel of Penmarc'h. It suffered the consequences of the decadence of Treoultré and was reduced to a state of ruins in the 19th century, before being classified as a historical monument on February 7, 1916. His vestiges, invaded by vegetation, were described in 1924 by the Rector of Penmarch as a building requiring a simple structure to regain its cult function.

After the establishment of the parish of Kérity in 1949, the church was restored in 1950 under the direction of the Historical Monuments and blessed on June 3, 1951. A second restoration campaign took place in 2015-2016. Its architecture, typical of the flamboyant Gothic, includes a five-span nave, a north side and a flat bedside, characteristic of the period.

The west gate, adorned with tores and prismatic veins, is framed by triangular pilasters surmounted by pinacles. Although the main bell tower collapsed, the southern bell tower remains. The windows preserve vestiges of splinters with flamboyant tympanos, testimonies of 16th century craftsmanship.

The building, owned by the municipality, is located on Rue du Port-de-Kérity. Its classification in 1916 and its successive restorations illustrate the local attachment to this heritage, combining religious history and Breton architecture.

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