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Origin and history

This house in the Faouët, in Morbihan, dates from the 2nd quarter of the 15th century. It is distinguished by a carved stone embedded in its wall, bearing a Gothic inscription dated 1436. This architectural element, classified as Historical Monument by decree of 25 September 1928, bears witness to the craftsmanship and epigraphic practices of the medieval period in Brittany.

The Faouët, in the 15th century, was a Breton village integrated into the Duchy of Brittany, then in full economic and cultural expansion. The houses of this period often reflected the social status of their owners, with decorative elements such as inscriptions or sculptures. These houses also served as places of commerce or craft, at the heart of a rural and commercial society.

The carved stone, the only protected historical vestige of this house, illustrates the importance of religious or commemorative symbols in Breton civil architecture. Its inscription in Gothic letters suggests a link with the Church or an affluent family, although the archives do not specify its sponsor. The approximate location, noted as "passible" (level 5/10), indicates uncertainty about its exact location in the municipality.

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