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Origin and history

The well and niche of the Lion of Lanvaudan are located in the Main Square of this village of Morbihan, in Brittany. This monument consists of two distinct elements: a granite cylindrical margin well, dated 1803, and a dog niche, carved in 1701, backed by a facade. The niche is surmounted by a heraldic lion, a watch symbol, whose rear-train fits into the wall. The well stands have carved faces, adding an artistic dimension to this utility work.

The Lion's well and niche were listed as historic monuments on March 20, 1934, recognizing their heritage value. The granite niche has a stylized animal, while the well, also granite, includes functional elements such as a winch cache. These architectural details reflect local techniques and materials used in the 18th and 19th centuries, periods of construction attested by sources.

This monument is part of the historical landscape of Lorient, where wells and dog niches were common elements of public or private spaces. Their presence attests to the importance of water and the protection of animals in the daily life of the Breton communities of the time. Today, there remains a landmark in the village, linked to history and local collective memory.

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