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The Five Crosses of Ploubezre form a religious monument located in the commune of Ploubezre, in the department of Côtes-d They are precisely at the crossroads of the Tonquedec road, near the chapel of Kerfons-en-Kerfaouës. From the 18th century, these crosses are representative of Breton Christian art of that time, often linked to places of pilgrimage or community gathering.

All five crosses were listed as historical monuments by an order of 7 December 1925. This official protection underscores their heritage value and their role in the local cultural landscape. The crosses, although not individually cadastralized, are now owned by the Côtes-d'Armor department. Their exact location, at the intersection of departmental roads 11 and 31b, makes it a historical landmark still visible in the current landscape.

At the time of their construction, the 18th century in Brittany was marked by a rural society deeply rooted in the Christian tradition. Crosses of road or crossroads, such as those of Ploubezre, often served as places of prayer, commemoration, or delineation of parish territories. Their presence also reflected the importance of religious practices in the daily life of Breton communities, where processions and gatherings around these symbols were frequent.

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