Registration historical monument 24 avril 1954 (≈ 1954)
Registration of the cemetery by ministerial decree.
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Origin and history
Bignay Cemetery is a historic monument located in the commune of Bignay, Charente-Maritime (Department 17), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It is located around the village church, as the data from the Merimée database specify. This cemetery was listed as a historic monument by ministerial decree on April 24, 1954, which is a testament to its heritage importance and historical value to the municipality and its inhabitants.
Bignay Cemetery is a typical example of French rural cemeteries, often located close to parish churches. These funeral spaces played a central role in community life, serving not only as a burial place, but also as a place of collective memory. In small municipalities such as Bignay, these cemeteries were often managed by the municipality, as is the case here, where it is specified that the cemetery is owned by the municipality.
Their preservation keeps track of past generations and local traditions.
