Construction period XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Creation of the three iron crosses
3 octobre 1946
Official protection
Official protection 3 octobre 1946 (≈ 1946)
Registration for Historic Monuments
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Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Three iron crosses of the tombs of Jérôme Venet, Placid Nonat and Emmerencienne Cousin: inscription by decree of 3 October 1946
Key figures
Jérôme Venet - Commemorated defunct
Tomb marked by a cross
Placide Nonat - Commemorated defunct
Tomb marked by a cross
Emmerencienne Cousin - Commemorated Defunte
Tomb marked by a cross
Origin and history
The three iron crosses of Montmachoux are a historical monument located in the cemetery of this town of Île-de-France. Dated from the 19th century, they are distinguished by their material and style characteristic of the funeral art of the time. Their presence in a ceremonial space reflects the importance attached to the commemoration of the deceased in the rural communities of the last century.
These crosses specifically mark the tombs of Jérôme Venet, Placid Nonat and Emmerencienne Cousin, as indicated by their official protection. Their listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 3 October 1946 underlines their heritage value. The location in the Montmachoux cemetery, near Villeneuve Street, allows them to be located in a typical village setting of the Seine-et-Marne.
The 19th century in Île-de-France was marked by a revival of decorative arts, including funerary ironwork. These crosses illustrate this artistic trend while demonstrating local commemorative practices. Their conservation until today offers an overview of the metallurgical techniques and religious symbols of the time in this agricultural region near Paris.
