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  5. 81170 Bournazel

  6. 16th century Bournazel Cross

 16th century Bournazel Cross dans le Tarn

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine religieux
Croix
Tarn

16th century Bournazel Cross

    Place du village
    81170 Bournazel
Croix du 16e siècle de Bournazel
Croix du 16e siècle de Bournazel
Crédit photo : Thérèse Gaigé - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000
XVIe siècle
Construction of the cross
15 juin 1959
Historical monument classification
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Sixteenth century cross on the village square (Box B 240 D.P.): by order of 15 June 1959

Key figures

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Origin and history

Bournazel's cross is a Christian wrought iron cross, fixed on a stone base, dating from the 16th century. It is distinguished by its stem adorned with two bouquets of tapered sheet leaves, one at its base and the other at mid-height, and ends with a flower of lilies. This monument, emblematic of local heritage, is located in the village square of Bournazel, in the department of Tarn.

Classified as historical monuments by order of 15 June 1959, this cross illustrates the metallurgical crafts of the Renaissance. Its structure combines robustness and elegance, with an iron-shaped crusillon. The monument, owned by the commune, bears witness to the importance of religious symbols in the public space at that time.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its status as a protected monument and specify its exact address: 52 Place de la Croix Forgée in Bournazel. The location, noted as "passable" (level 5/10), remains a historical landmark for the village and its visitors.

External links

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