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Old Orvary of Plevenon à Plévenon en Côtes-d'Armor

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine religieux
Calvaire
Côtes-dArmor

Old Orvary of Plevenon

    Place de l'Eglise
    22240 Plévenon

Origin and history

The old Calvary of Plevenon is a monument located in the commune of Plevenon, Brittany. This type of structure, typical of the region, often served as a religious and cultural landmark for local residents. The Breton Calvary, usually erected between the Middle Ages and the modern era, played a central role in community life, marking places of assembly or pilgrimage.

In traditional Brittany, calvaries were essential elements of the landscape, often associated with religious practices or local events. Their presence reflected the importance of Christian faith in the daily lives of rural populations. Although the specific history of this ordeal is not documented in the available sources, its existence bears witness to the cultural and spiritual heritage of the region.