Lignol, Morbihan
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Lignol (Script error: No such module "IPA".; Template:Langx) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.[2]
Population
Lignol's population peaked in 1911. Lignol's population has been decreased by half since this date because of rural exodus. Inhabitants of Lignol are called in French Lignolais. <templatestyles src="Module:Historical populations/styles.css"/>Script error: No such module "Historical populations".
Geography
Lignol lies in the valley of the river Scorff. The village centre is located Script error: No such module "convert". east of Le Faouët, Script error: No such module "convert". west of Pontivy and Script error: No such module "convert". north of Lorient. Historically, it belongs to Vannetais.
Map
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History
There is a church in this town that was built during the 14th century. Lignol also has two castles, they were the homes of the dukes that used to rule the place and were under the domination of the House of Rohan. Lignol was the main place of the French resistance against the German occupation in the Guémené-sur-Scorff area. Since the Nazis occupied Guémené-sur-Scorff, the Resistance used the nearby towns as bases. Langoëlan and Lignol were their main ones in the region.
Economy
Agriculture is the main source of resources of the town.
Politics
During the presidential 2007 elections, inhabitants voted for Nicolas Sarkozy. Its current mayor is a former farmworker.
Sport
Lignol has a soccer club in association with the neighbouring town of Kernaskleden.
Gallery
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Coscro castle
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Manor of Kerouallan
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The ancient presbitery
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Chapel of Saint Melan
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Chapel of Saint Yves
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Christianized Iron Age stele
See also
References
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External links
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