Construction of the cross XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Presumed period of its creation.
7 janvier 1926
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 7 janvier 1926 (≈ 1926)
Official classification by order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Sixteenth century cross in front of the church: inscription by decree of 7 January 1926
Origin and history
The cross of Chazelles-sur-Lavieu is a 16th century monument in the Loire department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is located in front of the village church, in the heart of the commune. This type of cross, typical of the Renaissance rural religious architecture, often served as a spiritual and social landmark for the inhabitants of the village.
Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 7 January 1926, this cross is now owned by the municipality. Its registration reflects its heritage importance, although details about its sponsor or artist remain unknown. The crosses of this period were usually erected to mark a place of worship, a crossroads, or to commemorate a local event, reflecting the piety and community organization of the time.
