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The road cross of Tréglamus is a historical monument located in Place du Bourg, in the municipality of the same name, in Brittany. Dating from the 14th century, it is characteristic of medieval road crosses, often erected at crossroads or near places of worship to mark a sacred space or guide pilgrims. Its inscription in the title of Historical Monuments by order of 5 October 1964 bears witness to its heritage value and its preservation as a communal good.

This type of cross, usually in stone, played a major social and religious role in the Breton countryside in the Middle Ages. They served as a landmark for travellers, a gathering place for residents, and sometimes as support for devotional practices such as processions or prayers. Their establishment often reflected the spatial organization of parishes, while symbolizing the presence of Christianity in rural territories. The Tréglamus cross, although little documented in its specific historical details, is part of this architectural and spiritual tradition.

The location of the cross, indicated with an accuracy deemed "passable" (note 5/10), corresponds to the official address recorded in the Mérimée base: 1 Place du Bourg, 22540 Tréglamus. This monument, owned by the commune, is not cadastred but is part of the public domain. Its current state and accessibility (open or closed to the visit) are not specified in available sources, which are limited to Monumentum data and internal archives. The associated photograph, under Creative Commons license, is assigned to rosine-nicolas, but no iconographic detail is provided.

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