Construction of the cross XIVe siècle - XVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Estimated period of construction of the monument.
28 février 1984
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 28 février 1984 (≈ 1984)
Registration by official order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Black Cross (Case B 226): entry by order of 28 February 1984
Origin and history
La Croix sous La Croix Noire is a historical monument located in the commune of Poncins, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Dating from the 14th and 15th centuries, it is a typical example of the medieval crosses erected in the French countryside. These buildings, often linked to religious or commemorative functions, marked rural landscapes and served as landmarks for travellers or pilgrims.
Classified Historic Monument by order of 28 February 1984, this cross is subject to heritage protection because of its architectural and historical interest. Its location, reported at 26 Chemin des Amoures, reflects a rural location, characteristic of such monuments. Although the available sources do not specify its exact use or sponsor, its listing as Historic Monuments underscores its importance in local heritage.
Available data from Monumentum and the Merimée archives indicate an approximate location, with an accuracy considered fair (note 5/10). The cross is referenced under Cadastre B 226, but no additional information is provided on its current state, accessibility or possible restoration. Its history therefore remains partially documented, inviting further research to clarify its origins and past functions.
