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Kerprigent Manor House is an iconic building located in Lannion, in the Côtes-d-Armor department, Brittany. Its history dates mainly from the second half of the 15th century, when its central body was built. This mansion illustrates Breton seigneurial architecture of the late Middle Ages, with characteristic elements such as open fireplaces and ground lintel doors, still visible today.

In the 16th century, a wing in return was added, expanding the initial structure. The 17th century marked a new phase of transformation, especially in the east of the house, where architectural changes were made. This period also saw the construction of a part of the commons and a dovecote, typical elements of the seigneurial estates of the period. The holes of some openings were retouched in the 19th century, reflecting the adaptations to modern residential needs.

The Kerprigent Manor House has been partially protected as historical monuments since 31 December 1980. This inscription specifically concerns the facades and roofs of the house and the communes, the six fireplaces of the house, as well as the dovecote. These elements testify to the heritage importance of the site, mixing medieval heritage and later evolutions.

Inside the house there are remarkable fireplaces and ground lintel doors, characteristic of the noble houses of Brittany. These architectural details, combined with the overall structure of the mansion, make it a representative example of Breton seigneurial habitat, marked by centuries of history and successive adaptations.

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