Construction of the cross XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Estimated dating of the religious monument.
23 novembre 1970
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 23 novembre 1970 (≈ 1970)
Official recognition of its heritage value.
1er janvier 2016
Integration with Souleuvre en Bocage
Integration with Souleuvre en Bocage 1er janvier 2016 (≈ 2016)
Malloué becomes a delegated commune.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cemetery Cross (cf. A 169): by order of 23 November 1970
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Cross of the Malloué Cemetery is a Catholic religious monument located in the Malloué Communal Cemetery, a delegated commune integrated since 2016 in Souleuvre en Bocage. It is located in the Calvados department in Normandy, on the heights of the gorges of La Vire. In the immediate vicinity of Notre-Dame Church, this cross bears witness to the local Christian architecture and its anchoring in the funeral landscape.
The cross is dated from the 18th century, a period marked in Normandy by intense agricultural and artisanal activity, where religious monuments played a central role in community life. These cemetery crosses often served as a spiritual landmark and a place of recollection for the inhabitants, reflecting the Christian traditions of the time.
The building was listed as historic monuments on November 23, 1970, recognizing its heritage value. This protection is part of a broader approach to preserving Norman architectural and religious heritage, especially in Calvados, where many similar monuments are listed.
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