Ranking of the bell tower 17 mars 1916 (≈ 1916)
Protection under Historic Monuments.
27 mars 1926
Registration of Calvary
Registration of Calvary 27 mars 1926 (≈ 1926)
Calvary near the registered church.
19 septembre 2018
Registration of the church
Registration of the church 19 septembre 2018 (≈ 2018)
Protection of unclassified parts.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Clocher (cad. AB 90): by order of 17 March 1916; Calvary located near the church: inscription by decree of 27 March 1926; The unclassified parts of the Saint Peter church, in full, appearing in the cadastre section AB Parcel No.90: inscription by order of 19 September 2018.
Origin and history
The church Saint-Pierre de Guimaëc is a rural religious building built in the 17th century, located in the commune of Guimaëc, Brittany. It is characterized by its bell tower, considered a remarkable architectural element. This monument, typical of the Breton churches of the time, reflects the importance of religious heritage in the countryside of the region.
The church bell tower was classified under the Historical Monuments by order of 17 March 1916, highlighting its heritage value. In addition, an ordeal near the church was registered by order of 27 March 1926. More recently, in 2018, the unclassified parts of the church were also registered, thus ensuring overall protection of the building. These protective measures illustrate the historical and cultural interest in this monument.
The Saint Peter church, owned by the municipality of Guimaëc, is part of a rural context where religious buildings played a central role in community life. In the 17th century, Breton churches served not only as places of worship, but also as social and cultural landmarks for local populations. Their architecture, often sober but functional, met the spiritual and practical needs of the inhabitants of the time.
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