Construction of the cross and altar XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Building of the monument in Jonquières.
8 octobre 1962
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 8 octobre 1962 (≈ 1962)
Official protection of the cross altar assembly.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
16th century cemetery cross and altar serving as a support: inscription by decree of 8 October 1962
Origin and history
The cemetery cross of Jonquières is an emblematic monument of the sixteenth century, located in the department of Aude, in Occitanie region. It is accompanied by an altar, forming an architectural ensemble typical of the religious buildings of that time. The whole is located in the commune of Jonquières, in a rural context marked by the importance of Christian symbols in everyday life and funeral practices.
The cross and its altar were inscribed as historical monuments by an order of 8 October 1962. This official protection underscores their heritage value and their role in local history. At that time, the cemetery crosses served not only as funeral markers, but also as gathering places for religious ceremonies and processions, reflecting the centrality of faith in community life.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm that the cross is located at the approximate address of 0 Rue du Moulin, in the municipality of Jonquières. The Insee 11176 code and its attachment to the district of Carcassonne make it possible to situate this monument precisely in the historical landscape of the former Languedoc-Roussillon region, now integrated with Occitanie. The whole belongs to the municipality, which guarantees its preservation for future generations.
