Construction of Saint-Antoine Chapel 1561 (≈ 1561)
Chapel today destroyed, in the enclosure.
XVIe siècle
Construction of the ossuary
Construction of the ossuary XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Initial construction of the funeral monument.
1709-1719
Construction of church
Construction of church 1709-1719 (≈ 1714)
Consecrated neighbouring church in 1719.
1916
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 1916 (≈ 1916)
Official protection of the ossuary.
1935
Destruction of Saint-Antoine Chapel
Destruction of Saint-Antoine Chapel 1935 (≈ 1935)
Missing an element of the enclosure.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Ossuaire (cad. AB 27): by order of 31 March 1916
Origin and history
The ossuary of Spézet, classified as Historic Monument in 1916, dates from the 16th century. It is located in the parish enclosure of Spézet, Brittany, and bears witness to funeral practices of the modern era. Its architecture and function reflect the importance of ossuary in Breton rural communities, often linked to local churches and chapels.
The nearby church, built between 1709 and 1719, was consecrated in 1719, as evidenced by an inscription. A chapel dedicated to Saint-Antoine, erected in 1561 in the same enclosure, was destroyed in 1935. These elements illustrate the evolution of the religious site over the centuries, marked by partial reconstructions and disappearances.
The ossuary is now owned by an association. Although its state of conservation and accessibility are not specified, its classification in 1916 underscores its heritage value. The location, noted as "passible" (5/10), indicates an approximation in the available geographic data.
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