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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The house at 5 rue du Four in Lamballe-Armor is a building whose facade has been recognized for its heritage interest. It was partially listed as historical monuments by an order dated 19 June 1926. This classification concerns only the facade, highlighting its architecture or its remarkable decorative elements for the time.

The precise location of this house is attested in the archives, at the current address 5 rue du Four, in the commune of Lamballe-Armor, department of Côtes-d'Armor. Available sources, such as the Merimée database and Wikipedia, confirm its status as communal property, without specifying its current use (visit, rental, or otherwise).

No additional information is available about its history, its occupants, or its specific role in local life. The data are limited to its heritage inscription and its geographical location, without details of its construction or architectural evolution.

The historical context of Lamballe-Armor at the beginning of the 20th century was marked by a rural and artisanal life, typical of small Breton cities. The houses of this period often reflected local styles, with facades made of stone or wood, adapted to the resources and know-how of the region. Their preservation, like that of this house, bears witness to the attachment to this vernacular heritage.

The inscription of 1926 is part of a period when France strengthened the protection of its heritage, notably through the 1913 law on historical monuments. This house illustrates the conservation efforts of modest but representative buildings in local history.

No historical figures or significant events are associated with this house in the sources consulted. Its main interest lies in its architecture and its status as a protected monument, offering an example of the Breton building of the early twentieth century.

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