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Origin and history

The ancient stele with grooves and crosses, known as Kroaz Teo, is a historical monument located in Saint-Servais, Finistère (Bretagne). Dated from antiquity, this stele is a rare vestige of this period in the region, although its exact use and context of creation remain partially documented. It was classified as Historic Monument by order of 22 October 1969, stressing its heritage importance.

The location of the stele, indicated as being on R.D. 32 in Saint-Servais, is estimated with an accuracy considered fair (note of 5/10). This type of monument, typical of ancient cultures, could serve as a funerary, territorial or religious marker. In ancient Brittany, steles were often associated with local cultural or spiritual practices, reflecting the beliefs and social organization of the communities of the time.

Available data from Monumentum and the Merimée archives indicate that the Kroaz Teo stele is protected under the Historical Monuments under the cadastral reference A 1183. No additional information is provided regarding its current state, its accessibility to the public or specific architectural details. The region, marked by a rich history, retains several traces of antiquity, although these are often fragmentary.

The 1969 classification guarantees the preservation of this monument, but the sources do not mention the conditions for its discovery or any restoration. The stele remains a silent testimony of the practices and symbols of ancient populations in Armorica, now integrated into the Breton cultural landscape.

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