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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The Saint-Véran cemetery, located in the Hautes-Alpes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, is a historical monument whose protected elements include all the retaining walls. The latter were classified by ministerial order on June 18, 1987, highlighting their heritage value. The site is managed by the municipality of Saint-Véran, which ensures its preservation and maintenance.

The location of the cemetery, at approximately 205 Rue de la Ville, is documented in the Mérimée base, although geographical accuracy is considered poor (note of 5/10). This type of monument, typical of Alpine villages, reflects the community and religious organization of local people throughout the centuries. Cemeteries, often located near churches or city centres, played a central role in the social and spiritual life of the inhabitants, marking both family and collective history.

Available data from sources such as Monumentum do not provide detailed information on the exact origin of the cemetery or on specific historical events related to it. However, its protection as a historical monument bears witness to its architectural or cultural importance, particularly through its retaining walls, which are characteristic of mountain constructions.

The commune of Saint-Véran, identified by the code Insee 05157, is attached to the arrondissement of Gap. This administrative and geographical context places the cemetery in an environment marked by a rural and alpine history, where public and religious buildings occupied a prominent place in spatial planning and community cohesion.

No information is available regarding the opening of the site on the visit, its tourist use or any related activities such as room rentals. The associated photographs, under Creative Commons license, are attributed to MOSSOT, but do not provide additional details on the history or architectural peculiarities of the site.

Finally, the lack of details about the construction period or historical characters related to this cemetery limits the understanding of its evolution. However, its ranking among the Historical Monuments makes it a key element of the local heritage, to be preserved for future generations.

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