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  5. 47180 Couthures-sur-Garonne

  6. Monument to the Dead of the War 1914-1918, located at the intersection of the streets of the Tilleuls and the Post Office

Monument to the Dead of the War 1914-1918, located at the intersection of the streets of the Tilleuls and the Post Office dans le Lot-et-Garonne

Lot-et-Garonne

Monument to the Dead of the War 1914-1918, located at the intersection of the streets of the Tilleuls and the Post Office

    1 Rue de la Poste
    47180 Couthures-sur-Garonne
Photo de Monument to the Dead of the War 1914-1918, located at the intersection of the streets of the Tilleuls and the Post Office
Crédit photo : Henry Salomé - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1900
2000
1914-1918
First World War
1920-1922
Construction of the monument
21 octobre 2014
Registration historical monument
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The monument to the dead in its entirety, with its square and gate (cad. AE public domain, not cadastre, cf plan annexed to the decree): registration by decree of 21 October 2014

Key figures

Paul Laguiens - Sculptor Author of the bronze monument

Origin and history

The death monument of Couthures-sur-Garonne commemorates the 33 inhabitants who died during the First World War. Before 1914, the municipality had 792 inhabitants. The municipal council ordered this monument to sculptor Paul Laguiens, who made it in bronze between 1920 and 1922. It represents a triumphant Gallic cock of the German eagle, symbol of the French victory.

Located at the intersection of the streets of the Tilleuls and the Post Office, this monument has been listed as historical monuments since October 21, 2014. It includes the monument itself, its square and its gate. The choice of the sculptor and the strong symbolism of the Gaulish cock reflect the importance of this place of memory for the local community.

The monument is owned by the commune and appears in the Merimée and Monumentum bases. Its inscription as a historic monument underscores its heritage and artistic value. Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its central role in the collective memory of Couthures-sur-Garonne and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

External links

Page Wikipedia
Page Monumentum