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Origin and history

The Kerhoh well is located at the place called Kerhoh, in the commune of Melrand, in the department of Morbihan in Brittany. This well, built in the 17th century, is distinguished by its unique architecture: a dome in the shape of a bell surmounting the margin, decorated with sculptures depicting angels, chalices and an ostensoir. These decorative elements emphasize its religious and artistic character, probably linked to a sacred or votive function in the local community.

The well was listed as historic monuments on March 20, 1934, recognizing its heritage value. The granite superstructure, which simulates the bells, is a rare example of this type of architecture in Brittany. The lower part, compartmentalised, and the upper part, evoking the ears hanging the bells, bear witness to artisanal know-how and a marked religious symbol.

The precise location of the well is indicated as 5163 Kerhoh, 56310 Melrand, in Morbihan. Although the practical information about his visit is not detailed in the sources, his inscription to the heritage and its architectural characteristics make it a site of interest for the study of the Breton heritage of the seventeenth century. The accuracy of its location is estimated as "passible" (Level 5), based on available data.

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