MH classification 16 novembre 1965 (≈ 1965)
Ranking as historical monument by arrest.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cemetery Cross (Case AD 132): Order of 16 November 1965
Origin and history
The Cemetery Cross of Maisse is an emblematic monument located in the cemetery of this French commune. It has been classified as historical monuments since 16 November 1965 and represents a significant part of the local funeral and religious heritage. Its exact location, at 13 Rue d'Étampes, is referenced in the Mérimée base under the code INSEE 91359, attached to the Department of Essonne.
The cemetery crosses, like the one in Maisse, traditionally played a central role in rural communities. They served as a gathering point for religious ceremonies and marked the sacred space of the cemetery. In Île-de-France, a region historically marked by a strong agricultural and ecclesiastical presence, these monuments often reflected the importance of the Christian faith in everyday life.
Their preservation, as here by an official classification, bears witness to their heritage and memorial value for successive generations.
