Chapelle Notre-Dame-la-Blanche

Theix, Morbihan, France

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Designation: Historic monument, registered (inscrit)
Protection: inscrit MH
Extent of protection: Chapelle Notre-Dame-la-Blanche (cad. N 254) : inscription par arrêté du 15 juin 1925
Protection dates: 1925/06/15 : inscrit MH
Type: chapelle
Main period of construction: 16e siècle, 18e siècle
Dates: 1536, 1742
Ownership: propriété de la commune
Lieu-dit: Notre-Dame la Blanche
Commune: Theix
Département: Morbihan
Region: Bretagne
Country: France
Coordinates: 47.62861, -2.65035
Mérimée reference: PA00091755

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Historique

Chapelle rectangulaire avec une seule saillie au nord (chapelle avec Pietà séparée de l'autre par une arcade plein cintre se perdant dans les piédroits). La chapelle, fondée en 1239, a été reconstruite en 1536 (inscription sur sablières). Les sablières sont très ouvragées, avec banderolles et figures. Le bras de la nef date de 1742.

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History

Rectangular chapel with a single projection to the north (chapel with Pietà separated from the other by a round arch merging into the jambs). The chapel, founded in 1239, was rebuilt in 1536 (inscription on roof timbers). The roof timbers are very elaborate, with scrolls and figures. The arm of the nave dates from 1742.

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