Rome to recognize the Archbishop of Dol. However, after the formation of the Duchy of Brittany in 939, the Archbishop of Dol often wielded great political power and was even at one time Regent to a young Duke of Brittany. Dol Cathedral is a significant building in an eclectic mix of styles. The diocese was suppressed in 1801. The town was unsuccessfully besieged by William the Conqueror, and taken by Henry II of England in 1164. In June 1173 Hugh de Kevelioc, 5th Earl of Chester, laid siege to Dol-de-Bretagne and captured the settlement as part of the Revolt of 1173–1174 against Henry. Henry, supported by an army of 20,000 mercenaries retook Dol-de-Bretagne the same year. The town was again taken by Guy of Thouars in 1204. Located near the town is Cricket Club Des Ormes, which in 2003 set a world record for the longest cricket match. The club played for 26 hours and 13 minutes. The record has been beaten a number of times since. Population Inhabitants of Dol-de-Bretagne are called Dolois in French. Cultural legacy Dol is home to a number of significant heritage sites, including a 12th-century house. In literature Dol is one of the settings for a lai by Marie de France; Gurun, lord of Dol, is one of the main characters in "Le Fresne". Gallery See also Communes of the Ille-et-Vilaine department List of megalithic sites André César Vermare Sculptor of war memorial in cathedral. References Bibliography External links Official website Cultural Heritage Communes of Ille-et-Vilaine