Historical Monument 29 juillet 2022 (≈ 2022)
Registration by order for total protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The monument to the dead of the war 1914-1918, in full, including the shells connected by chains and the contemporary base, located near the church, on Parcel No. 118, appearing in the cadastre section B: inscription by order of 29 July 2022
Origin and history
The Cuy-Saint-Fiacre War Memorial 1914-1918 is a commemorative building located in the Seine-Maritime region of Normandy. It is distinguished by its original composition, incorporating shells connected by chains, as well as a contemporary base. The monument is located in the immediate vicinity of the parish church, on cadastral plot n°118 (section B), in the heart of the village. Its listing in the Inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 29 July 2022 attests to its heritage value and its role in local collective memory.
The location of the monument, 1 Rue Abbé Denhez, is specified by GPS coordinates, although the reliability of this location is assessed as satisfactory a priori (note 6/10). Owned by the municipality of Cuy-Saint-Fiacre, this monument is part of a broader context of commemoration of the 20th century conflicts in Normandy, a region deeply marked by the two world wars. Monuments to the dead play a central role in the transmission of memory, often associated with churches or public squares to reinforce its symbolism.
No details are provided on the circumstances of its creation, its sponsors, or the artists who contributed to its realization. The lack of information on its access (visit, timetable) or current use (ceremonies, events) limits the understanding of its contemporary role. However, its recent protection (2022) suggests a renewed interest in the preservation of the Great War memorial buildings, including those with original architectural or symbolic features, such as the Cuy-Saint-Fiacre chained shells.
