Construction of the cross 1789 (≈ 1789)
Date engraved on the monument.
17 juin 1947
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 17 juin 1947 (≈ 1947)
Official recognition of its heritage value.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cross dated 1789, east of the church of Souyris: inscription by decree of 17 June 1947
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Origin and history
La Croix de Salles-la-Source is an emblematic monument located in the municipality of Aveyron, in the Occitan region. Dated from 1789, it is distinguished by its structure in three monolithic parts, including a pedestal with steps. This type of cross, typical of rural religious architecture, often served as a spiritual and community landmark for the inhabitants.
The cross was listed as historical monuments on 17 June 1947, recognizing its heritage value. It is located east of the church of Souyris, a hamlet of Salles-la-Source. At the time of its construction, at the end of the 18th century, the region was marked by a rural society where religious monuments played a central role in daily life, local festivals and gatherings.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, indicate that the cross belongs to the municipality and is still visible today. Its precise location, although documented, is estimated with average accuracy (level 6 of 10). This monument illustrates the importance of religious heritage in the Rouergue, a region rich in history and architectural traditions.
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