Plourin-lès-Morlaix Parish close
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The Plourin-lès-Morlaix Parish close (Enclos paroissial) is located at Plourin-lès-Morlaix in the arrondissement of Morlaix in Brittany in north-western France. The Enclos paroissial comprises the Notre-Dame church, a cemetery, ossuary and retaining wall. [1][2] The church is a listed historical monument since 1932.[3]
The Notre-Dame church dates to the end of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century, replacing an earlier Gothic-style church under Saint Peter's patronage. The chevet, windows and enfeu of this earlier building were retained. The bell tower dates to 1728 and is flanked by a round tower. Inside the church are ten chapels built by some of the rich members of the parish. One such family was the Coatanscours whose escutcheon decorates one of the church's pillars.[4] This enclos paroissial is one of several in the Morlaix area including those at Saint-Thégonnec, Plougonven, Plounéour-Ménez and Saint-Jean-du-Doigt.[5]
- View of left side of nave with pulpit
- View of side chapels on the right side of the nave