Saint-Trémeur Fountain

Associated with Saint-Trémeur chapel built on the hill in the 17th century, this triangular fountain houses a statue of Saint Trémeur, identifiable by his headless body holding his head under his arm. This saint met a terrible end. Son of King Conomor who reigned over Cornouaille and Poher in the 11th century, he was decapitated by his father who has received a prediction that he would die at the hand of his son.

Above the niche decorated with three human masks, is an engraved stone indicating that the fountain was built in 1719 by a TREASURER whose name is illegible. This was the treasurer of the factory council, comprised of priests and laymen who administered the chapel’s finances. They were assisted by a local lord whose arms are depicted on the pediment.

These basins were very common and often circular and were it was said, used to rinse the bottom of the bucket so as not to soil the spring. Perhaps people also came to drink the water of saint Trémeur to heal headaches! He was prayed to for this, probably due to his decapitation. Saint Avertin, also present in the chapel in the past, was also prayed to for these same ailments.