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The calvaries

Plougastel Daoulas calvary
Plougastel Daoulas calvary
A Calvary is a granite monument with Christ on the Cross and various personages from the Passion. Specifically Breton, it recounts episodes from the Holy Story and in former times was used by Curates for religious instruction. The Calvary is in some ways the development of the wayside crosses encountered in their thousands throughout the Breton countryside. The main Parish Enclosures are found in Finistère at Guimiliau, Lampaul- Guimiliau, Saint-Thégonnec, La Martyre, Commana, Sizun and Pleyben.

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