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Lanleff - Temple

Lanleff - Temple
The "Temple de Lanleff" is a monument in ruins, built on a circular plan, probably within the 10th/11th century. It is not known, who erected this and some even saw this ruin as a prehistoric monument or Roman temple. In 1148 a church here, dedicated to the Virgin, belongs to the possessions of the priory Saint Magloire in Léhon.

Circular and octanogal churches (eg. Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre, Laon, Montmorrilon, Eunate, Torres del Rio, Tomar, Zadar, Drueggelte..) are surely inspired by the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and often connected to the Knights Templar, but - there is no proof here.

Medieval ruins are often used to exhibit modern art. Sometimes these modern objects of art add something to the place. I have to admit, that I felt strange about the wooden "alien" in the center, the "alien" did not become my friend.


The ASSOCIATION « LE TEMPLE DE LANLEFF has an interesting website:

lanleff-temple.fr/

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