The Five Crosses

Groups of crosses are found also in other parts of Brittany gathered together for reasons that are now difficult to explain. Examples are a pair in front of a chapel at Croaziou and three at Pont Hir. However, the English theologian E. W. Bullinger (1837–1913) attached special significance to the group of five at Ploubezre, claiming that it was a confirmation of his theory that Jesus was crucified with four, not just two, criminals: two thieves and two other malefactors. == Another Cinq Croix ==

Outside of Brittany, another French Cinq Croix (Five Crosses) exists, reputedly a monument to five brothers killed in the 11th century in battle against William the Conqueror. Unlike those at Ploubezre, these five crosses are not placed side by side. The monument is at the intersection of route D933 (Route de Houdan) and D136 north toward Marchefroy. ==References==