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The 16th century cross of Pleucadeuc is an emblematic monument located in Place Anne de Bretagne, behind the church of the village, in the department of Morbihan. This granite calvary, typical of Breton religious architecture, is distinguished by its pedestal and column carved on four sides. At the top, a sign represents the Crucifixion, while another side shows the Virgin extending an apple to a child, framed by a man and a woman. Its artistic style reflects the local traditions of the time.

The cross was listed as historical monuments on November 3, 1927, and again by decree of September 25, 1928, emphasizing its heritage importance. According to the sources, it also presents a rectangular medallion surmounted by a roof in a building adorned with a trilobe, with representations of Christ on the cross between the Virgin and Saint John, as well as the Virgin with the Child between two ornaments. The cylindrical barrel, finished with a moulded capital, rests on a 1.10 m high pedestal.

This type of cross, often referred to as the banner cross, served both as a religious landmark and as a gathering symbol for the community. In 16th century Brittany, these monuments played a central role in the social and spiritual life of the villages, marking places of worship and paths of procession. Their presence also reflected the influence of the Church and local lords in the organization of the territory.

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